How Many People Are Named Charis?

Complete statistics for the name Charis in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Charis
Very Rare
4,354
Estimated People
1 in 75,792
1 in X Americans
2006
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
60 (1%)
♀ Female
4,294 (99%)
1%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 31

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 10
Arkansas 5
California 451
Colorado 11
Florida 101
Georgia 57
Hawaii 10
Illinois 49
Indiana 10
Maryland 5
Michigan 22
Missouri 6
North Carolina 57
New York 59
Ohio 23
Oklahoma 5
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 33
South Carolina 12
Tennessee 27
Texas 358
Virginia 38
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Charis

How Many People Have the Name Charis in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,354 people in the United States currently share the name Charis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 75,792 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Charis a Common or Rare Name?

Charis is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Charis Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Charis are covered in full on the Charis name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Charis Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Charis in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female. Charis is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Charis Most Popular?

The name Charis reached peak popularity in 2006, with 127 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Charis Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Charis across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Charis?

Approximately 4,354 people in the United States share the name Charis, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Charis a rare name?

Charis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 75,792 Americans has this name.

What does the name Charis mean?

The meaning and origin of Charis is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Charis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Charis are male and 99% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Charis most popular?

The name Charis reached its peak in 2006, with 127 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,354
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 75,792
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2006
Male %1%
Female %99%

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