Charmaine
Charmaine is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Charming, delightful, or song.
Origin and history
Charmaine is a feminine name of French origin, likely derived from the French word 'charmante' meaning charming or song. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States, partly influenced by popular culture such as the song 'Charmaine'. Today, it is a classic name that sees infrequent contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
15,375 babies in the United States have been named Charmaine since 1880. It ranks #1256 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2039.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.5 %)
- IL (12.7 %)
- PA (11.8 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- LA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 470 |
| 1930-1940 | 922 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,096 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,370 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,492 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,730 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,066 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,581 |
| 2000-2010 | 376 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Famous people named Charmaine
- Charmaine Lawson: Activist
Nicknames
Char, Maine
Fun facts
- The name experienced a surge in recognition following the success of the 1927 popular song 'Charmaine', which was re-recorded successfully in the 1950s.
- It developed as an elaborated feminine name associated with the French word 'charmante'.