Charline is a name of French origin, derived from the French word "charme," which means "charm" or "grace." The name was popularized by the French author Honoré de Balzac in his novel "Père Goriot," where he used it as the main character's daughter's name. In English-speaking countries, Charline is often associated with the name Charlene, which has a similar pronunciation and meaning but originates from the German word "Karl" meaning "strong" or "free man." Despite its origins, Charline remains a distinct name with its unique charm and history.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Charline in the United States from 1894 to 2022. Over this period, there were a total of 6224 births.
The data indicates that Charline was relatively uncommon as a baby girl's name during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with fewer than 10 births per year between 1894 and 1922. However, there was an increase in popularity from 1927 onwards, reaching a peak of 164 births in 1928.
After the 1930s, Charline's popularity began to decline steadily. By the late 1950s and early 1960s, fewer than 50 babies were named Charline each year. This trend continued through the decades, with the number of births with this name falling below 20 per year by the mid-1970s.
Since then, Charline has remained quite rare as a baby girl's name in the United States. Between 1980 and 2022, there were fewer than 15 births with this name in each year except for two years: 35 births in 1980 and 40 births in 1981.
Overall, these statistics illustrate how Charline's popularity as a baby girl's name in the United States has fluctuated over time, with periods of increased usage followed by declines. Despite its once-popular status in the early-to-mid-20th century, Charline is now quite uncommon among newborn girls in the country.