How Popular (or Rare) was Charlie in 1996?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#113
1996 Rank
404
1996 Births
#88
Best Rank (1999)
604
Peak Year (1999)
8,010
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 733
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Charlie Story

Charlie is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #113 in 1996 with 404 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 604 births ranking #88. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 733 girls born was named Charlie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

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 England & Wales; 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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