The nameCharlize
Charlize is a feminine of Charles, made famous by the actress Charlize Theron. It has risen strongly in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- South African
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Charles, it comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
Origin
South African, through the actress Charlize Theron, named after her father Charles.
History
First found in France in 2001, Charlize rose strongly and peaked in the early 2020s, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is still widely given.
Famous people named Charlize
- Charlize Theron, South African and American actress
Popularity of the name Charlize
Charlize in France
Charlize was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,025 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Charlize. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Charlize in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 160 births a year on average, against 104 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charlize mean?
Like Charles, it comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
What is the origin of the name Charlize?
South African, through the actress Charlize Theron, named after her father Charles.
Is Charlize a girl's or a boy's name?
Charlize is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Charlize?
Charlize Theron, South African and American actress.