Charbel
Every Charbel since 1988 — 701 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Charbel
Charbel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,325 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 701 American babies have been named Charbel. Its peak came in 2019, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Charbel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Charbel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,325 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,096 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,908 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,902 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,828 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,504 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,295 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,327 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,296 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2,562 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,163 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,910 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,010 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,711 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,079 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,303 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,926 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,028 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,834 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,663 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,543 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,969 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,139 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,648 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,557 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,484 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,518 |
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Famous people named Charbel
- Charbel Makhlouf Religious figure · 1828–1898
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Charbel in 2025?
Charbel ranked #3,325 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Charbel?
701 babies have been named Charbel in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Charbel most popular?
Charbel peaked in 2019, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Charbel a boy or girl name?
Charbel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Charbel rising or falling?
Charbel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Charbel?
Well-known people named Charbel include Charbel Makhlouf (religious figure).