Charles
Charles is a classic Germanic name derived from 'Karl,' meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' It has been a royal name across Europe for centuries, conveying strength, nobility, and timeless elegance.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,011. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,987
- 2012: 6,947
- 2013: 7,025
- 2014: 7,362
- 2015: 7,204
- 2016: 7,127
- 2017: 7,193
- 2018: 6,667
- 2019: 6,406
- 2020: 6,249
- 2021: 6,010
- 2022: 5,934
- 2023: 5,421
- 2024: 5,613
- 2025: 5,898
- 2026 (projected): 6,011
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong royal and historical significance across multiple cultures
- •Offers versatile nickname options from formal to casual
- •Ages well from childhood through adulthood
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Famous People
Charles Darwin
Naturalist and evolutionary biologist
Charles Dickens
Victorian novelist
Charles Chaplin
Silent film actor and director
Prince Charles III
King of the United Kingdom
Statistics
2,434,659
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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