Charmaine
Charmaine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Charmaine
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
20th century variant of Charmian, or coinage from the noun charm with the -aine ending as in Elaine and Germaine.
How popular is Charmaine?
Since 1880, 15,375 girls and 20 boys in the U.S. have been named Charmaine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #331 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #4006 in 1975. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Charmaine FAQ
What does the name Charmaine mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. 20th century variant of Charmian, or coinage from the noun charm with the -aine ending as in Elaine and Germaine.
How popular is the name Charmaine?
Since 1880, 15,375 girls and 20 boys in the U.S. have been named Charmaine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #331 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #4006 in 1975. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Charmaine a boy or girl name?
Charmaine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,375 girls and 20 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.