Chara
Every Chara since 1956 — 1,012 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chara
Chara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,546 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 1,012 American babies have been named Chara. Its peak came in 1982, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,546 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,411 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,796 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,333 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,068 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,252 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,977 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,383 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,541 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,069 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,182 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,841 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,787 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,375 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,519 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,997 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,142 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,277 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,415 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,852 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,865 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,672 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,766 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,516 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,545 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,320 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,095 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,531 |
| 1980 | 36 | #2,612 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,522 |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,894 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,820 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chara in 2025?
Chara ranked #13,546 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chara?
1,012 babies have been named Chara in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chara most popular?
Chara peaked in 1982, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Chara a boy or girl name?
Chara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chara rising or falling?
Chara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.