Charla
Charla is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person.
Origin and history
Charla originated as a feminine variation of Charles, developed either as an English adaptation of Charlotte or a feminine form of Carl. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States, though it has become relatively rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
8,026 babies in the United States have been named Charla since 1880. It ranks #1866 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2081.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.2 %)
- CA (13 %)
- OH (8 %)
- OK (7.2 %)
- MO (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 69 |
| 1930-1940 | 184 |
| 1940-1950 | 864 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,522 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,869 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,698 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,039 |
| 1990-2000 | 414 |
| 2000-2010 | 215 |
| 2010-2019 | 121 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Famous people named Charla
- Charla Baklayan Faddoul: Reality Television Personality
Nicknames
Char
Fun facts
- Charla is part of the extensive family of feminine names derived from the Germanic root element meaning 'free person'.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.