Charlie
Peaked at #20 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Charlie has been recorded 17% of the time for girls and 83% of the time for boys.
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Charlie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#122
in 2020
Current rank
#140
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1881–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1881, Charlie reached its peak popularity for girls in 2020, ranking #122 nationally with 2,239 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #230 (2014) to #140 (2024) — a 39% improvement.
As of 2024, Charlie ranks #140 nationally for girls, with 2,109 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #140 | 2,109 |
| 2023 | #125 | 2,244 |
| 2022 | #123 | 2,340 |
| 2021 | #127 | 2,222 |
| 2020 | #122 | 2,239 |
| 2019 | #132 | 2,086 |
| 2018 | #153 | 1,850 |
| 2017 | #155 | 1,913 |
Charlie — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#20
in 1881
Current rank
#176
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Charlie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #20 nationally with 668 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #225 (2014) to #176 (2024) — a 22% improvement.
As of 2024, Charlie ranks #176 nationally for boys, with 2,084 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #176 | 2,084 |
| 2023 | #175 | 2,099 |
| 2022 | #178 | 2,107 |
| 2021 | #188 | 2,008 |
| 2020 | #204 | 1,871 |
| 2019 | #211 | 1,832 |
| 2018 | #218 | 1,730 |
| 2017 | #213 | 1,793 |
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 — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Charlie most popular?
Charlie was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #20 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Charlie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Charlie?
At least 219,996 babies have been recorded with the name Charlie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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