NAME PROFILE
Charlayne
A variant of Vanessa, meaning 'of the genus of butterflies'; a person characterized by elegance, creativity, and a social spirit that brightens any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 198 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1961 |
| Most recent | 1964 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 40%IL — 20%NY — 20%PA — 20%AK — 0%
Notable People
Vanessa Williams (Singer and Actress) · Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical) · Vanessa Redgrave (Coriolanus) · Vanessa Kirby (The Crown) · Vanessa Carlton (A Thousand Miles)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NessaVannieVeeNezza
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