Charlene
Charlene: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΚΙΙΉΛlin/
Meaning and origin of Charlene
- A female given name from the Germanic languages; most used in the U.S. in the 1940s.
Etymology
A feminine form of Charles coined in the nineteenth century. Compare Marlene, Helene and Magdalene for the suffix.
How popular is Charlene?
Since 1880, 133,729 girls and 382 boys in the U.S. have been named Charlene (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #100 in 1949. Its highest rank for boys was #2150 in 1945. In 2025, 99 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Charlene
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Charlene
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Charlene FAQ
What does the name Charlene mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages; most used in the U.S. in the 1940s. A feminine form of Charles coined in the nineteenth century. Compare Marlene, Helene and Magdalene for the suffix.
What is the origin of the name Charlene?
Charlene is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Charlene?
Since 1880, 133,729 girls and 382 boys in the U.S. have been named Charlene (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #100 in 1949. Its highest rank for boys was #2150 in 1945. In 2025, 99 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Charlene a boy or girl name?
Charlene is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 133,729 girls and 382 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.