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Charleston

Charleston: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

How popular is Charleston?

89U.S. babies in 2025
#1042peak rank (2015)
3,813babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,305 girls and 2,508 boys in the U.S. have been named Charleston (34% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1042 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #1583 in 1984. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Charleston FAQ

How popular is the name Charleston?

Since 1880, 1,305 girls and 2,508 boys in the U.S. have been named Charleston (34% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1042 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #1583 in 1984. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Charleston a boy or girl name?

Charleston is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,305 girls and 2,508 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).