Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Charlie

Rising Gaining cultural share #145 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
1919
Peak births
2,891
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19192025
peak 1919 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Charlie

How many people are named Charlie?

An estimated 84,583 living Americans are named Charlie.

How rare is Charlie?

Charlie is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,460 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 14.9% from its 1919 peak. It was the #145 boys’ name in 2025.

How old is the typical Charlie?

The median age of a living American named Charlie is approximately 37 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 68 years old.

Is Charlie still popular?

Yes — Charlie is currently rising in popularity, with 2,460 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.4× higher than the previous decade.

Peak year
1919
Decline from peak
14.9%
2025
2,460
All-time
184,280