Charesse
A feminine name derived from the French term meaning "cherished" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 36 living Americans carry the first name Charesse. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Charesse today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Charesse births was 1981 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Charesse. 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 Charesse. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
36
~ 1 in 9,520,954 Americans
Peak year
1981
6 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1993 SSA rank
#12,064
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Charesse: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Charesse from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 22 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Charesse remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Charesse 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 Charesse 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 Charesse
The name Charesse is believed to have originated from the Old French language, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the French word "chérir," which means "to cherish" or "to hold dear." The name carries a connotation of affection and endearment, reflecting the sentiment of being deeply valued and treasured.
During the Middle Ages, the name Charesse was primarily found in regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. It was a name often bestowed upon daughters of noble families, as a way to express the cherished status of the child within the household.
While there are no direct references to the name Charesse in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed that the name gained popularity during the High Middle Ages, a period marked by the flourishing of chivalric culture and the veneration of courtly love.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Charesse can be found in the 13th century, when a noblewoman named Charesse de Montfort was mentioned in the chronicles of the Duchy of Normandy. She was known for her charitable works and her dedication to the local church.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Charesse, including:
1. Charesse de Montbéliard (c. 1270 - 1324), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts, renowned for her support of troubadours and poets during the late medieval period.
2. Charesse de Valois (1384 - 1438), a member of the French royal family and the daughter of King Charles VI. She was known for her involvement in the political affairs of the kingdom during the Hundred Years' War.
3. Charesse du Plessis (1520 - 1578), a French Renaissance poet and playwright, whose works explored themes of love, loyalty, and courtly manners.
4. Charesse de Sévigné (1626 - 1696), a celebrated French aristocrat and letter writer, whose correspondence with her daughter provided a vivid portrayal of the social and cultural life of 17th-century France.
5. Charesse de Châteauroux (1717 - 1744), a French noblewoman and famous mistress of King Louis XV, known for her influence at the royal court and her patronage of the arts.
While the name Charesse may not be as commonly used in modern times, its historical roots and associations with cherished affection and cultural significance remain an integral part of its heritage.
People
Charesse + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Charesse as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Charesse: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Charesse?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 36 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Charesse 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 9,520,954 US residents.
Is Charesse a common name?
We classify Charesse as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Charesse most popular?
The single biggest year for Charesse was 1981, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Charesse is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Charesse a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Charesse 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.
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.