Charles is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #51 in 2024 with 5,593 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 8,247 births ranking #43. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 307 boys born was named Charles. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.