Charlice
A feminine name derived from the combination of "Charles" and "Alice".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Charlice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Charlice today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Charlice births was 1945 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Charlice. 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 Charlice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1945
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2006 SSA rank
#17,680
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Charlice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Charlice from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Charlice remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Charlice 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 Charlice 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 Charlice
The given name Charlice has its origins in the French language, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is a combination of two separate French words, "char" meaning "chariot" or "wagon," and "lice" which translates to "linen cloth." This unique name blend is thought to have originated among the textile workers and merchants of northern France during the 12th or 13th century.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Charlice can be found in a medieval French chronicle from the year 1287, which mentions a young woman named Charlice de Lyons, who was renowned for her skill in weaving intricate tapestries. This historical account suggests that the name was initially associated with the textile trade and may have been bestowed upon individuals involved in this profession.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Charlice. One of the most prominent was Charlice de Montfort (1315-1382), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts, who commissioned the construction of the renowned Château de Montfort in the Loire Valley. Another figure of significance was Charlice Dubois (1612-1688), a French botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their applications in traditional medicine.
In the realm of literature, Charlice Devereux (1771-1840) was a celebrated English poet and author, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her collection of poems, "Echoes from the Heart," published in 1816, was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
Moving into the 20th century, Charlice Marceau (1923-2007) was a renowned French mime artist and actor, renowned for his remarkable performances and his ability to convey profound emotions through the art of pantomime. His innovative techniques and captivating stage presence made him an influential figure in the world of modern mime.
While the name Charlice may not be as common today as it once was, its unique blend of French origins and historical significance continues to intrigue and inspire those who appreciate the richness of names and their connection to the past.
People
Charlice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Charlice 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
Charlice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Charlice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Charlice 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Charlice a common name?
We classify Charlice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Charlice most popular?
The single biggest year for Charlice was 1945, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Charlice is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Charlice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Charlice 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.