Charles is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5102 in 1996 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 54 births ranking #2932. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 92,261 girls born was named Charles. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Charles is a major classic derived from Karl and linked with the idea of a man or free man. It has long been associated with royalty, stability, and traditional strength.
The name spread widely through European history and became especially prominent through kings, emperors, saints, and noble families. In English, it remains one of the enduring formal classics.