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Charles
BoyMeaning of Charles: German: 'free man'
Charles is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 52nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#52
5,908 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#119
452 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
2,447,135
First recorded 1880 · peak 1947
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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