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Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'free man' or 'manly.' It conveys strength and independence, often associated with leadership and determination.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,447,135 |
| Gender | Male (94% / 6%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%NY — 21%OH — 20%GA — 19%PA — 19%
Notable People
Charles Dickens (Author, *A Christmas Carol*) · Charles Darwin (Naturalist, developed theory of evolution) · Charles Chaplin (Actor, filmmaker, *Modern Times*) · Charles de Gaulle (French military leader and statesman) · Prince Charles (British royal, now King Charles III)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CharlieChuck
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