Charlas
Latin name meaning "man's man" or "soldierly fellow".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Charlas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Charlas today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Charlas births was 1954 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Charlas. 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 Charlas is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Charlas' were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Charlas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1954
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,162
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Charlas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Charlas from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Charlas remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Charlas 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 Charlas 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 Charlas
The name Charlas has its origins in the Greek language, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "charis," which means "grace" or "favor." The name was likely first used in the region of ancient Greece, where it held significance as a reference to divine grace or blessings.
In the classical era, the name Charlas appears in several Greek texts and historical records, although its usage was not widespread. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Charlas of Byzantium, a philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. His writings explored themes of virtue and ethics, reflecting the connotations of grace associated with his name.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Charlas remained relatively obscure, with few notable bearers. However, it resurfaced during the Renaissance period in Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure from this time was Charlas Borromeo (1538-1584), an Italian cardinal and archbishop of Milan, who was renowned for his charitable works and efforts to reform the Catholic Church.
In the 17th century, the name Charlas gained some prominence in France, where it was occasionally bestowed upon members of the nobility. One such individual was Charlas de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680), a French author and moralist known for his famous maxims and aphorisms on human nature.
As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other regions, including the British Isles. In the 19th century, Charlas Dickens (1812-1870), the renowned English novelist, became one of the most famous bearers of this name. His works, which often explored themes of social injustice and the human condition, have left an indelible mark on literature and popular culture.
Another notable figure with the name Charlas was Charlas Renouvier (1815-1903), a French philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the study of ethics and the theory of free will. His writings influenced many subsequent thinkers and continue to be studied in academic circles.
While the name Charlas has not been as widely used as some other names, it has maintained a presence throughout history, carrying with it the connotations of grace, favor, and virtue that have been associated with it since its Greek origins.
People
Charlas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Charlas 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
Charlas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Charlas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Charlas 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Charlas a common name?
We classify Charlas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Charlas most popular?
The single biggest year for Charlas was 1954, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Charlas is about 67 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 Charlas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Charlas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Charlas 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 Charlas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Charlas 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 Charlas 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 have Charlas as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.