Charlene
Charlene is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Free man or free person.
Origin and history
Charlene is a feminine given name of French origin, created as a diminutive form of Charles. It gained substantial popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, peak-ranking as a common classic before tapering off in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
133,729 babies in the United States have been named Charlene since 1880. It ranks #302 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1452.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.5 %)
- NY (7 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 40 |
| 1900-1910 | 139 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,282 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,570 |
| 1930-1940 | 13,471 |
| 1940-1950 | 26,782 |
| 1950-1960 | 32,718 |
| 1960-1970 | 24,624 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,547 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,938 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,864 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,741 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,348 |
| 2020-2029 | 660 |
Famous people named Charlene
- Charlene, Princess of Monaco: Royal, Olympic Swimmer
- Charlene Tilton: Actress
Nicknames
Char, Charie
Fun facts
- Princess Charlene of Monaco brought international public prominence to the name in modern times.
- It developed as a feminine French diminutive stemming from the Germanic root elements of Charles.