The nameCharline

Charline is a French feminine of Charles. It was a top 550 American name in 1928.

Meaning

Charline comes from Charles, from the Germanic karl, "free man".

Origin

French, from Germanic.

History

In the United States Charline reached 543rd place in 1928.

Popularity of the name Charline

Charline in the United States

10896thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1928peak year (164 births)
6,234babies named Charline in the United States since 1880
082164 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Charline was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 1,276 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Charline. Its rise began around 1907, and it peaked in 1928. Half of all babies named Charline in the United States were born before 1941, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Charline in France

287thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1990peak year (1,040 births)
34,340babies named Charline in France since 1900
05201,040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Charline was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 8,360 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Charline. Its rise began around 1927, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Charline in France were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 287 births a year on average, against 461 in the five years before.

Charline in Belgium

424thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
1995peak year (111 births)
1,968babies named Charline in Belgium since 1995
056111 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Charline in Switzerland

402ndmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2015peak year (43 births)
583babies named Charline in Switzerland since 2000
02243 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Charline mean?

Charline comes from Charles, from the Germanic karl, "free man".

What is the origin of the name Charline?

French, from Germanic.

Is Charline a girl's or a boy's name?

Charline is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Charline?

In 2024, Charline was the 10896th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 9 births.

What are the variants of the name Charline?

Variants and related names of Charline include Charles.