unisex name
Charlie
Gender
Unisex
Popularity
#145 boys · #133 girls (U.S. 2025)
Popularity of Charlie in the US, 1880–2025
Charlie first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1919, when 2,891 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,460.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlie a boy or a girl name?
Charlie is most commonly used as a unisex name.
How popular is the name Charlie?
In 2025, Charlie ranked #145 among boys’ and #133 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Charlie most popular?
Charlie was most popular in 1919, when about 2,891 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.