Charley
Peaked at #59 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Charley has been recorded 32% of the time for girls and 68% of the time for boys.
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Charley — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#489
in 2014
Current rank
#729
in 2024
Years tracked
98
1901–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1901, Charley reached its peak popularity for girls in 2014, ranking #489 nationally with 641 babies given the name that year.
As of 2024, Charley ranks #729 nationally for girls, with 385 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #729 | 385 |
| 2023 | #726 | 387 |
| 2022 | #700 | 421 |
| 2021 | #617 | 480 |
| 2020 | #537 | 561 |
| 2019 | #551 | 552 |
| 2018 | #562 | 553 |
| 2017 | #513 | 611 |
Charley — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#59
in 1880
Current rank
#1830
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Charley was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #59), with 305 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1874 (2014) to #1830 (2024) — a 2% improvement.
As of 2024, Charley ranks #1830 nationally for boys, with 88 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,830 | 88 |
| 2023 | #1,728 | 96 |
| 2022 | #1,860 | 85 |
| 2021 | #1,854 | 83 |
| 2020 | #1,801 | 83 |
| 2019 | #1,791 | 86 |
| 2018 | #1,626 | 100 |
| 2017 | #1,648 | 96 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Charley most popular?
Charley was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #59 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Charley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Charley?
At least 34,872 babies have been recorded with the name Charley in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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