Charles is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #48 in 2025 with 5,898 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 8,247 births ranking #43. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 28.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 290 boys born was named Charles. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.