Charline
Charline is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Free woman.
Origin and history
Charline is a feminine French name that originated as a diminutive form of Charles, which comes from the Germanic element meaning 'free man'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
6,241 babies in the United States have been named Charline since 1880. It ranks #2157 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2065.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.6 %)
- MS (11.4 %)
- AR (11.2 %)
- CA (10 %)
- TN (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 95 |
| 1910-1920 | 578 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,276 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,075 |
| 1940-1950 | 919 |
| 1950-1960 | 673 |
| 1960-1970 | 496 |
| 1970-1980 | 365 |
| 1980-1990 | 293 |
| 1990-2000 | 207 |
| 2000-2010 | 117 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Charline
- Charline von Heyl: Painter, Artist
- Charline Van Snick: Athlete, Judoka
Nicknames
Char, Charlie, Charley
Fun facts
- Charline evolved in French-speaking regions as a feminine pet form of Charles, related to the name Charlene.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s.