Charito
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "graceful".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Charito. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Charito today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Charito births was 1980 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Charito. 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 Charito. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1980
8 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1980 SSA rank
#7,527
Tracked since 1961
Census
Charito in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,315 people with the first name Charito, which placed it at #10,226 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
#10,226
National first-name rank
People counted
1.3K
1,315 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
85.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Charito
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Charito is Asian/Pacific Islander at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Charito 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 Charito at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander85.6% · 1,126
- Hispanic or Latino12.2% · 161
- Two or more races0.9% · 12
- White0.8% · 10
- Black or African American0.5% · 6
Popularity
Charito: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Charito from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 19 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Charito remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Charito 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 Charito during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Charitos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Charito
The name Charito is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "caridad," which means "charity" or "love." It is a diminutive form of the name Caridad, which has its roots in the Latin word "caritas," meaning "dear" or "beloved."
The name Charito gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions. It was often given to girls as a reflection of the Christian virtue of charity and the importance of love and compassion in the Catholic faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Charito can be found in the 16th century Spanish novel "La Celestina" by Fernando de Rojas, where a character named Charito is mentioned. This literary reference suggests that the name was in use during that time period in Spain.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Charito. One of the most well-known is Charito Solis (1908-1988), a Mexican actress and singer who appeared in numerous films during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She was known for her captivating performances and her ability to portray a wide range of characters.
Another notable Charito was Charito Cuete (1906-1994), a Filipino singer and actress who was active in the 1930s and 1940s. She was considered a pioneer in the Philippine entertainment industry and was recognized for her contributions to Filipino culture and music.
In the literary world, Charito Planas (1925-2006) was a notable Peruvian poet and writer who published several collections of poetry and prose. Her works explored themes of identity, feminism, and social justice, and she was celebrated for her powerful and evocative writing style.
Charito Izurieta (1922-2006) was an Ecuadorian artist and sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works. Her sculptures, often made of metal or stone, explored themes of movement and form, and she was considered a significant figure in the Ecuadorian art scene of the 20th century.
Lastly, Charito Alor (1937-2022) was a Mexican actress and comedian who gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s for her performances in numerous films and television shows. She was known for her comedic timing and her ability to bring humor and levity to her roles.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have contributed to the rich history and cultural significance of the name Charito, showcasing its enduring appeal and the diverse talents of those who have carried this name throughout history.
People
Charito + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Charito 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
Charito: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Charito?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Charito 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Charito a common name?
We classify Charito as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Charito most popular?
The single biggest year for Charito was 1980, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Charito is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Charito in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,315 people with the name Charito, or 0.44 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #10,226 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 Charito 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 Charito?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Charito leans strongly female. 1,245 people counted with this name were female (94.5%), compared with 73 male bearers (5.5%). 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 Charito?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Charito is Asian/Pacific Islander at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Charito most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Charito in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (1,126 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 Charito in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Charito a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Charito 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 Charito still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Charito 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 Charito 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 Charito?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.