How Common is the First Name Charles?
We estimate that there are 1,196,010 people named Charles who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Charles is the 15th most common for men, and the 17th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Charles?
The average person named Charles is 53.47 years old.
Is Charles a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
5,908 people named Charles were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 48th most popular name for boys, and the 82nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Charles peaked in 1883, when it was the 4th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Charles a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Charles is almost exclusively a male name. 99.5% of people named Charles are male.
Popularity of Charles in England
In 2020, Charles was the 88th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.