Holding steady.
Popularity of Charrise since 1958
Babies named Charrise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charrise first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1958, a time when many parents were creating novel spellings of familiar names. Its peak year was 1971, during which it saw its highest recorded usage, though it never entered the national top 1,000. The name has remained stable at very low frequency ever since, never ranking in any given year. Charrise has no association with any particular state, reflecting its rare and scattered use. Its etymology is speculative, but it likely belongs to the family of names inspired by the French chérie, a term of endearment. As a modern coinage with a delicate, feminine sound, Charrise remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and uncommon.
Charrise likely emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative respelling of Charisse or Cherise, which themselves are modern coinages based on the French word chérie ('darling'). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1958 and saw its peak usage in 1971. Its popularity has remained stable at very low levels since then, making it a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Risa
Sibling names for Charrise
Names that share Charrise's style, for a brother or sister.
