Charlene
5 countries#1942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Charlene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
134,111 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #1942 · peaked in 1952 with 3,557 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,101 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1988 with 274 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,357 births recorded 1974–2010 · peaked in 1988 with 274 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
702 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 1996 with 78 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
254 births recorded 2010–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 69 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne, Val-d'Oise, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
42 births recorded 1997–2006 · peaked in 1997 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Charlene’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1260 | — |
| 2007 | #1332 | ↓72 |
| 2008 | #1521 | ↓189 |
| 2009 | #1584 | ↓63 |
| 2010 | #1593 | ↓9 |
| 2011 | #1612 | ↓19 |
| 2012 | #1612 | — |
| 2013 | #1761 | ↓149 |
| 2014 | #1427 | ↑334 |
| 2015 | #1532 | ↓105 |
| 2016 | #1534 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #1465 | ↑69 |
| 2018 | #1813 | ↓348 |
| 2019 | #1833 | ↓20 |
| 2020 | #1704 | ↑129 |
| 2021 | #1780 | ↓76 |
| 2022 | #1828 | ↓48 |
| 2023 | #1934 | ↓106 |
| 2024 | #1753 | ↑181 |
| 2025 | #1942 | ↓189 |
Frequently asked questions about Charlene
Is Charlene a popular name?
Yes — Charlene currently ranks #1942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Charlene more common for boys or girls?
Charlene is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Charlene most popular?
Charlene peaked in 1952 in United States, with 3,557 recorded births that year.
Is Charlene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Charlene’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1276 in 1888 to #1942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Charlene?
At least 137,466 babies have been recorded with the name Charlene across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Charlene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Charlene appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Charlene?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Charlene include Aziyah, Blakelyn, Iyanna, Kamiya.
Similar names right now
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