Charlene
Peaked at #100 nationally in 1949, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Charlene has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Charlene — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#100
in 1949
Current rank
#1747
in 2024
Years tracked
131
1888–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1888, Charlene reached its peak popularity for girls in 1949, ranking #100 nationally with 3,541 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1427 (2014) to #1747 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Charlene ranks #1747 nationally for girls, with 115 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,747 | 115 |
| 2023 | #1,935 | 102 |
| 2022 | #1,829 | 111 |
| 2021 | #1,779 | 114 |
| 2020 | #1,704 | 119 |
| 2019 | #1,834 | 111 |
| 2018 | #1,818 | 112 |
| 2017 | #1,467 | 153 |
Charlene — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2150
in 1945
Last ranked
#8313
in 1990
Years tracked
46
1933–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1933, Charlene reached its peak popularity for boys in 1945, ranking #2150 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Charlene hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1990, when it stood at #8313.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #8,313 | 5 |
| 1988 | #5,858 | 7 |
| 1986 | #3,920 | 11 |
| 1984 | #5,682 | 6 |
| 1982 | #6,524 | 5 |
| 1978 | #5,158 | 6 |
| 1977 | #5,980 | 5 |
| 1976 | #4,516 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Charlene most popular?
Charlene was most popular in 1949, when it ranked #100 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Charlene becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Charlene?
At least 134,011 babies have been recorded with the name Charlene in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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