How Popular (or Rare) was Charlie in 1996?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#477
1996 Rank
459
1996 Births
#145
Best Rank (2025)
2,460
Peak Year (2025)
39,458
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 4,127
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Charlie Story

Charlie is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #477 in 1996 with 459 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 2,460 births ranking #145. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 4,127 boys born was named Charlie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English diminutive of Charles or Charlotte  |  Meaning: free person

Charlie is a bright, beloved short form meaning free person. It feels cheerful, familiar, and highly versatile.

The name has long been used for both boys and girls and became especially popular for girls as friendly nickname-style names rose. Its charm lies in ease, warmth, and broad recognisability.

Did you know?Charlie is one of the names that now feels fully established on girls while still remaining strongly unisex.
Similar namesCharli, Charlee, Charlotte, Billie, Frankie

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