Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Charlie.
National Rank (2025)
#145
All-Time Peak Rank
#20 (1881)
Total U.S. Births
184,280
Unisex Distribution82.0% Boy / 18.0% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Charlie Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Charlie
According to SSA data, Charlie achieved its highest historical rank of #20 in 1881. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1919 with 2,891 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 47.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Charlie scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+47.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,891Births in 1919
Years in Top 100
56yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:7,091
1890s:7,261
1900s:7,928
1910s:19,834
1920s:25,176
1930s:19,154
1940s:18,264
1950s:15,282
1960s:10,041
1970s:6,365
1980s:5,465
1990s:4,913
2000s:8,367
2010s:16,490
2020s:12,649
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCha-rlie
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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