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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Charles

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Charles appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1947. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #9 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Charls.

#9boy rank
1947peak year
2syllables

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