Lecharles
A masculine given name of French origin meaning "the Charles".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Lecharles. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lecharles today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lecharles births was 1984 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lecharles. 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 Lecharles. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1984
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1989 SSA rank
#8,684
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Lecharles: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lecharles 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 Lecharles during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lecharles
The name Lecharles has its origins in ancient Greece, where it was derived from the combination of the Greek words "lechos," meaning "bed," and "arles," which translates to "warrior." This name was often given to male children born to soldiers or those of a military lineage, symbolizing their expected strength and bravery in battle.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BC, the name Lecharles gained popularity among the Greek aristocracy and military elite. It was seen as a prestigious moniker, bestowed upon sons who were destined for a life of valor and honor.
Lecharles was first recorded in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who chronicled the lives of several prominent figures bearing this name. One such individual was Lecharles of Sparta, a celebrated military commander who led his troops to victory against the Athenian forces during the Peloponnesian War in the 5th century BC.
As the influence of Greek culture spread across the Mediterranean region, the name Lecharles was adopted by various civilizations, including the Romans. One notable Roman figure with this name was Lecharles Maximus, a renowned general who lived in the 2nd century AD and played a pivotal role in quelling the Parthian revolt against Roman rule.
In the Middle Ages, the name Lecharles found its way into the annals of European history. One of the most notable figures was Lecharles the Brave, a French knight who fought alongside Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War in the 15th century. His unwavering courage and loyalty to the cause earned him a place in the historical accounts of the time.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Lecharles was Lecharles von Habsburg, a member of the illustrious Habsburg dynasty who served as a military commander during the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century. His strategic prowess and leadership on the battlefield were widely acclaimed by his contemporaries.
Throughout history, the name Lecharles has been associated with strength, valor, and a warrior spirit. These qualities have been embodied by the individuals who have carried this name, from ancient Greek commanders to medieval knights and Renaissance military leaders.
People
Lecharles + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lecharles as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lecharles: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lecharles?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lecharles 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Lecharles a common name?
We classify Lecharles as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lecharles most popular?
The single biggest year for Lecharles was 1984, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lecharles is about 38 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 Lecharles in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lecharles a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lecharles 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 Lecharles still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lecharles 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 Lecharles 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 Lecharles as a first name?
See how many people have the name Lecharles on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.