Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Charline has its roots in the Old French name 'Charles', meaning 'free woman'. It evolved through various forms, gaining prominence in the 20th century. The name is often associated with elegance and femininity, although it has no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ʃɑːrˈliːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Charline is derived from the Old French name 'Charles', which means 'free man'. The name has been adapted and feminized over time.
Meaning
free woman
Language Evolution
Charles (Old French), Charlene (English), Charline (French)
Historical Usage
Charline gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries, and has become a recognizable given name in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Charlene, Carline, Sharlene
Modern Popularity & Image
Charline is often perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, commonly associated with femininity and grace.
Famous People
Charline Picon (French windsurfer), Charline de Carvalho (French artist)
📊 Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 164 peak births in 1928
Geographic Spread
Popular across 25 US states, with strongest presence in Arkansas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 758th of 9107 | 1,632 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 684th of 9204 | 1,969 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1270th of 12526 | 1,261 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2092nd of 19264 | 649 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3759th of 27321 | 413 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8541st of 35406 | 201 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11499th of 30306 | 94 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
46.26% 655th/1416 |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
24.05% 569th/2366 |
57.36% 655th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
45.73% 707th/1546 |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
22.69% 534th/2353 |
42.40% 656th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
67.71% 1508th/2227 |
67.00% 1628th/2430 |
39.99% 1141st/2853 |
45.91% 1274th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
80.73% 2371st/2937 |
53.32% 1857th/3483 |
73.56% 2588th/3518 |
50.94% 2060th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
65.63% 2937th/4475 |
60.40% 3137th/5194 |
57.23% 3615th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Arkansas across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 758th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 684th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1270th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2092nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3759th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8541st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11499th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.