How Many People Are Named Charlese?

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

Charlese
Very Rare
Germanic

Charlese is a very rare name, with only 479 total births in the U.S. and 464 people alive today. It's so uncommon, you'd have to meet 711,408 Americans to find one named Charlese. Most are young, with nearly half under 30.

~464
Living in US
1 in 711,408
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Free person, a feminine variant of Charles
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong-willed Independent Confident
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 with strong organizational skills and a drive to achieve their goals.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

717
Worldwide Bearers
#308,274
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
626
🇺🇬 Uganda
58
🇮🇳 India
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
8
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇧🇸 Bahamas
2
🇬🇧 England
2
🇰🇪 Kenya
2
🇿🇲 Zambia
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
464 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
233
Would be under 30 (49%)
200
Would be 30–60 (42%)
46
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 479 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
76
International
79

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

📜 Charlese Through the Generations

Charlese has a unique story. With just 479 total births and 464 people still alive, it's incredibly rare. The peak year was 1990, when 20 babies were named Charlese. Today, the name is decidedly modern, with 49% of Charlese under 30. This contrasts sharply with the older age group, where 46 are over 60. The gap between all-time births and current living bearers is significant, highlighting the name's decline. Despite its rarity, Charlese remains most common in the U.S., even ranking world #308,274 with 717 living bearers. Its journey from a once-popular choice to a name for the younger generation is fascinating.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Charlese's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Charlese

How Many People Have the Name Charlese?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 464 people in the United States currently share the name Charlese. That works out to roughly 1 in every 711,408 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Charlese a Common or Rare Name?

Charlese 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 Charlese Mean?

Charlese means "Free person, a feminine variant of Charles" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Charlese Most Popular?

The name Charlese reached peak popularity in 1990, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Charlese?

Approximately 464 people named Charlese live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 479. That works out to roughly 1 in 711,408 Americans.

Is Charlese a rare name?

Charlese is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 711,408 Americans has this name.

What does the name Charlese mean?

Charlese means "Free person, a feminine variant of Charles" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Charlese more male or female?

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

When was Charlese most popular?

Charlese peaked in 1990 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US464
All-Time Births479
1 in X1 in 711,408
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1990
World Rank#308,274
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.