Charisma
Charisma is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Divine gift, grace, or compelling charm.
Origin and history
Charisma is a modern English name derived directly from the Greek vocabulary word meaning compelling charm or divine gift. It gained traction in the late 20th century as a virtue-style modern name. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon, chosen by parents looking for a bold and expressive name.
Popularity in the United States
3,815 babies in the United States have been named Charisma since 1880. It ranks #2859 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.2 %)
- CA (22 %)
- TX (19.1 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 311 |
| 1980-1990 | 437 |
| 1990-2000 | 755 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,392 |
| 2010-2019 | 646 |
| 2020-2029 | 232 |
Famous people named Charisma
- Charisma Carpenter: Actress
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Ancient Greek word 'kharisma', derived from 'kharis' meaning grace or favor.
- Unlike traditional English virtue names like Faith or Hope, Charisma emerged as a given name much more recently in the 20th century.