NAME PROFILE
Charlie
Charlie is derived from the Old High German name Karl, meaning 'free man.' It conveys a sense of friendliness and approachability, often associated with a cheerful and optimistic personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 224,639 |
| Gender | Male (70% / 30%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%GA — 21%FL — 20%AL — 19%MS — 19%
Notable People
Charlie Chaplin (Actor, filmmaker, and composer) · Charlie Puth (Singer and songwriter) · Charlie Sheen (Actor, known for *Two and a Half Men*) · Charlie Brown (Fictional character from *Peanuts*) · Charlie Cox (Actor, known for *Daredevil*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CharChuck
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