Charlynne
A feminine given name of uncertain meaning, possibly a combination of "Charles" and "Lynne".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Charlynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Charlynne today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Charlynne births was 1948 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Charlynne. 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 Charlynne is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Charlynnes were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Charlynne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1948
7 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1967 SSA rank
#6,934
Tracked since 1940
Census
Charlynne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 134 people with the first name Charlynne, which placed it at #48,062 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
#48,062
National first-name rank
People counted
134
134 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
65.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Charlynne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Charlynne is White at 65.7%. The next largest groups are Black (14.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (12.7%). 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 Charlynne 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 Charlynne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.7% · 88
- Black or African American14.2% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander12.7% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 6
- Two or more races3.0% · 4
Popularity
Charlynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Charlynne from the 1940s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Charlynne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Charlynne 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 Charlynne 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 Charlynne
The name Charlynne is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the combination of the names Charles and Lynn. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "warrior."
The name Charles has a long and illustrious history, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 8th century. It gained widespread popularity in Europe during the reign of Charlemagne, the powerful Frankish king who was crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD. Charlemagne's legacy and the significance of his name contributed greatly to the widespread adoption of Charles and its variants across the continent.
The name Lynn, on the other hand, has its origins in the Old English word "linn," meaning "pool" or "waterfall." It was initially used as a surname in England, referring to individuals who lived near a body of water or a specific geographical feature.
The combination of these two names, Charlynne, can be seen as a unique and creative way to honor both the historical significance of Charles and the natural beauty evoked by Lynn. The blending of these two components creates a name with a rich tapestry of meanings and cultural associations.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Charlynne. One of the earliest recorded examples is Charlynne Bradbury, an English author and poet from the 16th century, known for her contributions to Renaissance literature.
Another prominent figure was Charlynne Montague, a British aristocrat and philanthropist from the 18th century. She was renowned for her charitable works and her dedication to improving the lives of the less fortunate in her community.
In the 19th century, Charlynne Westover was a renowned American artist, whose landscapes and portraits captured the beauty of the American wilderness and the spirit of the early pioneer settlements.
Moving into the 20th century, Charlynne Granger was a celebrated French chef and culinary author. Her cookbooks and innovative recipes played a pivotal role in shaping the modern culinary landscape.
Lastly, Charlynne Sinclair was a notable Canadian environmentalist and activist, whose tireless efforts contributed significantly to the protection of natural habitats and the promotion of sustainable practices.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, serve as testament to the enduring appeal and versatility of the name Charlynne, carrying with it a rich history and a multitude of cultural associations.
People
Charlynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Charlynne 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
Charlynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Charlynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Charlynne 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Charlynne a common name?
We classify Charlynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Charlynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Charlynne was 1948, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Charlynne is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Charlynne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 134 people with the name Charlynne, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,062 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 Charlynne 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 Charlynne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Charlynne appears almost entirely female. Of the 130 people counted with this name, 99.2% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Charlynne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Charlynne is White at 65.7%. The next largest groups are Black (14.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (12.7%). 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 Charlynne most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Charlynne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.7% (88 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 Charlynne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Charlynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Charlynne 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 Charlynne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Charlynne 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 Charlynne 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 share the name Charlynne?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.