Charleen
Charleen is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free woman.
Origin and history
Charleen is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from Charles via French influence. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as an elaboration of Charlene. Today it remains a relatively rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
7,384 babies in the United States have been named Charleen since 1880. It ranks #1957 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2074.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 133 |
| 1920-1930 | 543 |
| 1930-1940 | 935 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,655 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,448 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,031 |
| 1970-1980 | 644 |
| 1980-1990 | 447 |
| 1990-2000 | 269 |
| 2000-2010 | 148 |
| 2010-2019 | 104 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Famous people named Charleen
- Charleen Ndlovu: Cricketer, Athlete
Nicknames
Char, Charli, Leen
Fun facts
- Charleen is a double-e spelling variant of Charlene, which originally evolved as a French feminine form of Charles.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century before becoming rare in recent decades.