Charles
Boy NameGermanic
Meaning
Free man
Origin
Germanic
Peak Year
1880
Peak Popularity
4.52%
Popularity Over Time
1880
4.52%
1890
3.39%
1900
2.53%
1910
2.30%
1920
2.57%
1930
2.82%
1940
2.67%
1950
2.15%
1960
1.37%
1970
1.18%
1980
0.81%
1990
0.56%
2000
0.36%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Charles mean?
Charles means "Free man" and comes from Germanic origin.
When was Charles most popular?
Charles was most popular in 1880 when 4.52% of babies were given this name.
Is Charles a boy or girl name?
Charles is primarily used as a boy name.