Charies
A masculine name of French origin meaning "free man".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Charies. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Charies today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Charies births was 1948 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Charies. 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
- • The typical person named Charies is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Charies' were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Charies. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1948
5 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1948 SSA rank
#3,754
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Charies: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Charies 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 Charies during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Charies
The given name Charies is a relatively uncommon modern variant of the more familiar name Charles. The name Charles is derived from the Germanic name Karl, which itself originated from a Common Germanic word meaning "man" or "husband". The name's usage dates back to the 8th century AD when it was borne by the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, known for his military conquests and promotion of education and culture.
During the Middle Ages, the name Charles gained widespread popularity across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by French and Germanic cultures. It was often bestowed upon royal or noble families, reflecting the status and reputation associated with the legendary Charlemagne. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and records from this era.
One notable early bearer of the name was Charles the Bald, who ruled as King of West Francia from 843 to 877 AD. Another prominent figure was Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor from 1346 to 1378, renowned for his efforts in consolidating imperial authority and promoting legal reforms.
As the name spread across Europe, it saw several spelling variations, including Carolus, Karle, and Charlo, reflecting regional linguistic influences. Over time, the French spelling "Charles" became the most widely accepted form.
In the 16th century, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556, was a significant historical figure who expanded the Spanish Empire and played a pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation. During this period, the name also gained popularity in England, with Charles I (1600-1649) and Charles II (1630-1685) ruling as monarchs.
Other notable figures bearing the name Charies or its variants include Charles XII, King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718, known for his military campaigns; Charles Dickens (1812-1870), the renowned English novelist; and Charles Darwin (1809-1882), the naturalist whose theory of evolution revolutionized scientific thought.
While the name Charies is an uncommon spelling variation, it traces its roots back to the powerful Frankish ruler Charlemagne and has been borne by numerous influential figures throughout history, spanning royalty, authors, scientists, and leaders across various eras and cultures.
People
Charies + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Charies 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
Charies: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Charies?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Charies 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Charies a common name?
We classify Charies as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Charies most popular?
The single biggest year for Charies was 1948, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Charies is about 81 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 Charies in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Charies a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Charies in the SSA data are male. 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 Charies still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Charies 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 Charies 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 Charies?
Find out how many people have the name Charies on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.