Charle
Charle is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Charle is an rare variant spelling or French-influenced variant of Charles, originating from the Old High German word Karl. It means 'free man' and has historically seen limited use in the United States, often appearing as a spelling variation of the traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
929 babies in the United States have been named Charle since 1880. It ranks #3749 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- IL (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 91 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 100 |
| 1950-1960 | 164 |
| 1960-1970 | 186 |
| 1970-1980 | 133 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 27 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Charle functions primarily as a rare spelling variation or French-style rendering of the enduringly popular name Charles.
- Although unranked in recent years, the name has logged nearly 1,000 official male birth records in the United States since 1880.