How Many People Are Named Charmaine?
Complete statistics for the name Charmaine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Charmaine, a very rare female name, is held by just 12,629 people in the US, making up 1 in 26,130 Americans. The majority of those named Charmaine are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1952.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 15,395 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: 1952Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Charmaine Through the Generations
Charmaine, a name that peaked in 1952 with 619 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, it's predominantly associated with older generations, with 49% of people named Charmaine being over 60. This age skew suggests that while the name remains cherished among its bearers, it's less common among younger parents choosing names for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Charmaine's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Charmaine
How Many People Have the Name Charmaine?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,629 people in the United States currently share the name Charmaine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,130 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Charmaine a Common or Rare Name?
Charmaine 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 Charmaine Mean?
Charmaine means "creative variant of Charmian" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Charmaine in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Charmaine Most Popular?
The name Charmaine reached peak popularity in 1952, with 619 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 Charmaine?
Approximately 12,629 people named Charmaine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,395. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,130 Americans.
Is Charmaine a rare name?
Charmaine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,130 Americans has this name.
What does the name Charmaine mean?
Charmaine means "creative variant of Charmian" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Charmaine more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Charmaine are male and 100% are female.
When was Charmaine most popular?
Charmaine peaked in 1952 with 619 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.