Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Charlie.
National Rank (2025)
#133
All-Time Peak Rank
#122 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
40,359
Unisex Distribution82.0% Boy / 18.0% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Charlie Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Charlie
According to SSA data, Charlie achieved its highest historical rank of #122 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 2,341 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 38.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 145 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
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+38.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,341Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
145Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:83
1890s:184
1900s:347
1910s:1,138
1920s:1,831
1930s:1,491
1940s:1,211
1950s:773
1960s:346
1970s:380
1980s:809
1990s:1,216
2000s:2,710
2010s:14,519
2020s:13,321
📐 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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