Popularity
- The name Charles has been ranked 60 in popularity for boys in the US since 2006.
- Charles ranked 4 in 1880, which was an alltime high for the name. It has steadily decreased in popularity ever since, falling out of the top 10 at 11 in 1955. While it will probably continue to lose popularity, its decrease will be slow and it may remain in the top 100 for awhile.
Reasons for Popularity
- With its long-standing popularity there are many adult Charles’ for new babies to be named after.
- It offers the popular nickname Charlie.
Meaning
- The German meaning of Charles is “farmer.”
- The English meaning of Charles is “strong and manly.”
Alternate Spellings
Nicknames
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