Chareen
A feminine name of uncertain meaning or origin, perhaps deriving from cherie, French for "dear one".
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Chareen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chareen today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chareen births was 1967 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chareen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chareen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
1967
7 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1984 SSA rank
#9,322
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Chareen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chareen from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Chareen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chareen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chareen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chareen
The name Chareen originates from the Persian language and has its roots in the ancient Indo-Iranian culture. It is believed to have emerged during the Achaemenid Empire period, which spanned from 550 BC to 330 BC. The name is derived from the Persian word "chehar," which means "four," and the suffix "-in," indicating a feminine form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be traced back to the ancient Zoroastrian religious texts, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with the concept of quadruplicity or the four elements. However, the details surrounding this reference are scarce, and it remains a subject of scholarly debate.
In the medieval era, the name Chareen gained popularity among Persian nobility and aristocracy. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Chareen Khatun, a prominent poetess and patron of the arts, who lived during the 12th century in the court of the Seljuk Empire. Her literary works, though few in number, were highly acclaimed and celebrated for their eloquence and depth.
Another notable figure was Chareen Begum, a powerful and influential woman who served as the regent of the Mughal Empire during the early 17th century. She played a crucial role in maintaining stability and ensuring a smooth transition of power during a turbulent period in the empire's history.
In the modern era, the name Chareen has been adopted by various cultures and regions, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. One such individual was Chareen Bankart, an American actress and dancer who gained fame in the 1940s for her roles in several Hollywood musicals.
Additionally, Chareen Fatemi was an Iranian writer and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in Iran during the late 20th century. Her literary works and advocacy efforts brought international attention to the struggles and challenges faced by Iranian women.
It is important to note that while the name Chareen has its origins in the Persian language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and been embraced by diverse communities around the world, each adding their unique cultural interpretations and meanings to this ancient name.
People
Chareen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chareen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chareen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chareen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chareen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Chareen a common name?
We classify Chareen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chareen most popular?
The single biggest year for Chareen was 1967, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chareen is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chareen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chareen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chareen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chareen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chareen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chareen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Chareen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.