Charles

Boys

Best rank #68 (2017) · ranked in 18 years

Charles climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 18 years, topping out at #68 in 2017.

It climbed from #92 in 2008 to #82 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Charles at #82.

In 2017, 7,205 babies were given the name Charles.

Charles was most popular around 2017, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025825,908
  2. 2024855,621
  3. 2023925,430
  4. 2022845,943
  5. 2021806,015
  6. 2020706,262
  7. 2019786,415
  8. 2018806,680
  9. 2017687,205
  10. 2016757,144
  11. 2015767,213
  12. 2014767,377
  13. 2013867,040
  14. 2012886,962
  15. 2011846,996
  16. 2010847,114
  17. 2009937,284
  18. 2008927,307

Similar names

Names similar to Charles include Charlotte, Christopher, Christian, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Charles a popular name?
Charles reached a best rank of #68 in 2017 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Charles rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Charles ranks #82.
Is Charles a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Charles most popular?
Charles peaked around 2017.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)