Charie
A masculine name of English origin, a diminutive of Charles meaning "free man".
Name Census estimates that about 284 living Americans carry the first name Charie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Charie today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Charie births was 1980 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Charie. 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.
People living today
284
~ 1 in 1,206,881 Americans
Peak year
1980
16 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
2003 SSA rank
#14,215
Tracked since 1941
Census
Charie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 450 people with the first name Charie, which placed it at #22,210 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#22,210
National first-name rank
People counted
450
450 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
51.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Charie
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Charie is White at 51.3%. The next largest groups are Black (23.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (12.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Charie described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Charie at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White51.3% · 231
- Black or African American23.8% · 107
- Asian and Pacific Islander12.4% · 56
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 34
- Two or more races4.4% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
Popularity
Charie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Charie from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 93 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Charie 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 Charie 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 Charie
The given name Charie is an uncommon name with a rich history dating back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced to the Latin word "carus," meaning "dear" or "beloved." This name was initially popular among the ancient Romans, who used it as a term of endearment for their loved ones.
During the Middle Ages, the name Charie underwent various transformations and became more widespread across Europe. In France, it evolved into the form "Chérie," which was used as a term of affection, similar to the English word "darling." This French variation of the name gained popularity among the aristocracy and was often bestowed upon daughters of noble families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Charie can be found in the 12th-century epic poem "Le Roman de la Rose," written by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun. In this literary work, the character Charie symbolizes the personification of courtly love, reflecting the name's association with affection and admiration.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Charie. One of the most famous was Charie d'Anjou (1226-1285), a French noblewoman who served as the Queen of Sicily and the countess of Provence. Her influence and patronage of arts and culture left a lasting impact on the region.
In the realm of literature, Charie Dickens (1812-1870), the renowned English novelist, is often remembered for his iconic works such as "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Great Expectations." Although his given name was Charles, he was affectionately known as Charie by his close friends and family.
Another notable figure was Charie Chaplin (1889-1977), the legendary British actor, filmmaker, and comedian. His iconic performances and contributions to the world of cinema have cemented his place in history as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
In the field of science, Charie Darwin (1809-1882), the English naturalist and renowned author of "On the Origin of Species," is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of evolutionary theory.
Lastly, Charie de Gaulle (1890-1970), the French statesman and military leader, played a pivotal role in the liberation of France during World War II and later served as the President of the French Republic, leaving an indelible mark on the country's history.
While the name Charie may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical roots and associations with affection, admiration, and notable individuals have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.
People
Charie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Charie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Charie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Charie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 284 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Charie 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 1,206,881 US residents.
Is Charie a common name?
We classify Charie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 331 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Charie most popular?
The single biggest year for Charie was 1980, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Charie is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Charie in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 450 people with the name Charie, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #22,210 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Charie in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Charie?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Charie leans strongly female. 370 people counted with this name were female (83.3%), compared with 74 male bearers (16.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Charie?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Charie is White at 51.3%. The next largest groups are Black (23.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (12.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Charie most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Charie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.3% (231 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Charie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Charie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Charie 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 Charie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Charie 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 Charie 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.
How many people have the name Charie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.