Charlene
Charlene is a feminine form of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man.' The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century as a softer, more elegant variation of Charlotte.
Current Popularity
#1747 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a distinctive mid-century charm that's experiencing renewed interest
- •Offers versatile nickname options from tomboyish to elegant
- •The '-lene' ending gives it a softer, more romantic quality than Charles or Charlie
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Famous People
Charlene, Princess of Monaco
Former Olympic swimmer and Princess consort
Charlene Tilton
Actress, known for 'Dallas'
Charlene Choi
Hong Kong singer and actress
Charlene McKenna
Irish actress
Statistics
133,629
Total births since 1880
1952
Peak year
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