How Many People Are Named Charls?

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

Charls
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Charls is a rare, old-fashioned name that's been around since the early 20th century. Only 200 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 1,650,426 Americans. The vast majority of those named Charls are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school moniker.

~200
Living in US
1 in 1,650,426
Americans
1932
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Charles
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Reserved
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,033
Worldwide Bearers
#109,880
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,520
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
501
🇮🇳 India
451
🇵🇭 Philippines
411
🇺🇸 United States
283
🇨🇩 DR Congo
157
🇿🇦 South Africa
138
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
66
🇺🇬 Uganda
65
🇧🇭 Bahrain
59

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
200 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
54
Would be 30–60 (7%)
668
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 722 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: 1932

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
93

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

📜 Charls Through the Generations

Charls, a name steeped in history, reached its peak popularity in 1932 with 24 births. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable, with only 722 total births recorded throughout American history. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over 60, with 668 out of 2000 bearing the name falling into this age bracket. This demographic skew paints a picture of a name cherished by older generations, with a mere 54 people aged between 30 and 60, and none under 30. Its enduring appeal among the elderly suggests a strong connection to past eras, making it a nostalgic choice for many.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Tennessee 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Charls

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Charls's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Charls

How Many People Have the Name Charls?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 200 people in the United States currently share the name Charls. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,650,426 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Charls a Common or Rare Name?

Charls 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 Charls Mean?

Charls means "creative variant of Charles" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Charls Most Popular?

The name Charls reached peak popularity in 1932, with 24 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 Charls?

Approximately 200 people named Charls live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 722. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,650,426 Americans.

Is Charls a rare name?

Charls is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,650,426 Americans has this name.

What does the name Charls mean?

Charls means "creative variant of Charles" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Charls more male or female?

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

When was Charls most popular?

Charls peaked in 1932 with 24 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 US200
All-Time Births722
1 in X1 in 1,650,426
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1932
World Rank#109,880
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.