Holding steady.
Popularity of Charon since 1937
Babies named Charon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 30 | 0 |
| 1940s | 131 | 0 |
| 1950s | 125 | 0 |
| 1960s | 182 | 0 |
| 1970s | 220 | 65 |
| 1980s | 182 | 73 |
| 1990s | 114 | 46 |
| 2000s | 17 | 20 |
| 2010s | 0 | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charon is a rare unisex name drawn directly from Greek mythology. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1937 and saw its peak usage in 1973, yet it has never entered the top 1,000 rankings. Its trajectory has been stable, with a small number of annual births. The name remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents drawn to classical mythology.
Charon derives from the Greek name Χάρων (Charon), of uncertain etymology. In Greek mythology, he was the ferryman of Hades who transported the dead across the rivers Styx and Acheron. The name has also been associated with the Greek word χαροπός (charopos), meaning "fierce-eyed" or "gray-eyed." Despite its mythological associations, Charon has been used as a given name in the United States since at least 1937.
Sibling names for Charon
Names that share Charon's style, for a brother or sister.
