Charles is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #54 in 2023 with 5,415 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 8,247 births ranking #43. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 34.3%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 316 boys born was named Charles. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.