Charmagne
A feminine name of French origin meaning "estate of a free man".
Name Census estimates that about 277 living Americans carry the first name Charmagne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Charmagne today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Charmagne births was 1972 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Charmagne. 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.
People living today
277
~ 1 in 1,237,380 Americans
Peak year
1972
17 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,732
Tracked since 1945
Census
Charmagne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 404 people with the first name Charmagne, which placed it at #24,004 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
#24,004
National first-name rank
People counted
404
404 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
46.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Charmagne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Charmagne is White at 46.5%. The next largest groups are Black (30.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (14.1%). 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 Charmagne 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 Charmagne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White46.5% · 188
- Black or African American30.4% · 123
- Asian and Pacific Islander14.1% · 57
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.2% · 9
- Two or more races2.2% · 9
Popularity
Charmagne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Charmagne from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 98 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Charmagne 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 Charmagne 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 Charmagne
The name Charmagne is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that stretch back to the Middle Ages. Its origins can be traced to the Old French language, where it was likely derived from the combination of the words "char" (meaning "beloved") and "magne" (from the Latin "magnus," meaning "great" or "powerful"). This blending of affection and strength suggests that the name was bestowed upon those who were held in high regard, perhaps even royalty or nobility.
During the medieval period, the name Charmagne gained prominence in various regions of Europe, particularly in France and neighboring areas. One of the earliest recorded instances of its use can be found in the annals of the Carolingian dynasty, which ruled over a vast empire in the 8th and 9th centuries. It is believed that a noblewoman bearing this name was part of the court of Charlemagne, the renowned Frankish king and emperor, who reigned from 768 to 814 CE.
As the centuries passed, the name Charmagne continued to appear in historical records, often associated with individuals of noble birth or significant standing. In the 12th century, a Charmagne de Montfort was mentioned as the wife of a prominent French nobleman, Simon de Montfort, who played a pivotal role in the Albigensian Crusade. Another notable figure was Charmagne de Beauvais, a 13th-century poet and trouvère from northern France, whose works contributed to the flourishing of courtly love literature during that era.
The name also gained recognition in other parts of Europe, including England, where it was sometimes anglicized as "Charmain" or "Charmian." One such individual was Charmian Carr (1942-2016), an American actress best known for her portrayal of Liesl von Trapp in the classic film "The Sound of Music."
In more recent times, the name Charmagne has continued to be bestowed upon individuals across various cultures and backgrounds. One notable bearer was Charmagne Crooks (1950-2022), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1993 to 2004. Another was Charmagne Clamor (born 1991), a Filipino singer and actress who gained popularity as a member of the girl group 4th Impact.
While the name Charmagne may not be as common as some other monikers, its rich history and unique blend of meanings have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring allure. From the courts of medieval Europe to modern-day celebrities, this name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Charmagne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Charmagne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Charmagne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Charmagne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 277 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Charmagne 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 1,237,380 US residents.
Is Charmagne a common name?
We classify Charmagne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 334 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Charmagne most popular?
The single biggest year for Charmagne was 1972, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Charmagne is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Charmagne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 404 people with the name Charmagne, or 0.13 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #24,004 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 Charmagne 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 Charmagne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Charmagne appears almost entirely female. Of the 395 people counted with this name, 99.7% 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 Charmagne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Charmagne is White at 46.5%. The next largest groups are Black (30.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (14.1%). 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 Charmagne most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Charmagne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.5% (188 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 Charmagne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Charmagne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Charmagne 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 Charmagne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Charmagne 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 Charmagne 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 are called Charmagne?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.