How Many People Are Named Charlean?

Complete statistics for the name Charlean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Charlean
Very Rare
Germanic

Charlean has a classic feel but is very rare, with only 745 people alive in the U.S. today. That's 1 in 443,145 Americans. It peaked in 1952 with 43 births and now skews older, with most over 60.

~745
Living in US
1 in 443,145
Americans
1952
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A feminine variant of Charlene, carrying the meaning of free woman or strong person.
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Independent Determined Warm Resilient
8
Life Path Number

The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, material success, and personal power. People connected to this number are often seen as natural leaders who are driven to achieve and have a strong sense of authority and organization.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,249
Worldwide Bearers
#223,455
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,143
🇧🇷 Brazil
37
🇿🇦 South Africa
25
🇬🇧 England
20
🇵🇭 Philippines
9
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1
🇿🇲 Zambia
1
🇬🇧 Wales
1
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
745 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
185
Would be 30–60 (14%)
1,104
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 1,289 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1952

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
63
Modern Appeal
37
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Charlean Through the Generations

Charlean started strong in 1952 with 43 births, but its journey since then has been stable. Today, there are 745 people named Charlean in the U.S., which is significantly less than the 1,289 total births recorded. This gap highlights the name's rarity. The age distribution tells a compelling story, with 86% of Charleens being over 60, indicating a strong presence among older generations. The peak in 1952 and the current stable trend suggest a name that was popular during a specific era but hasn't seen a resurgence.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 272
Arkansas 56
Louisiana 12
Texas 6
Alabama 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Charlean's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Charlean

How Many People Have the Name Charlean?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 745 people in the United States currently share the name Charlean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 443,145 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Charlean a Common or Rare Name?

Charlean is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Charlean Mean?

Charlean means "A feminine variant of Charlene, carrying the meaning of free woman or strong person." and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Charlean in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Charlean Most Popular?

The name Charlean reached peak popularity in 1952, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Charlean?

Approximately 745 people named Charlean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,289. That works out to roughly 1 in 443,145 Americans.

Is Charlean a rare name?

Charlean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 443,145 Americans has this name.

What does the name Charlean mean?

Charlean means "A feminine variant of Charlene, carrying the meaning of free woman or strong person." and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Charlean more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Charlean are male and 100% are female.

When was Charlean most popular?

Charlean peaked in 1952 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US745
All-Time Births1,289
1 in X1 in 443,145
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1952
World Rank#223,455
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.