Charm
Every Charm since 1937 — 1,285 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Charm
Charm is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,415 in 2025 with 154 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 1,285 American babies have been named Charm — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 166 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Charm stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Charm year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 154 | #1,415 | 12 | #6,878 |
| 2024 | 120 | #1,701 | 10 | #7,876 |
| 2023 | 88 | #2,160 | 12 | #6,975 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1,921 | 8 | #9,145 |
| 2021 | 114 | #1,781 | 9 | #8,301 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1,912 | 6 | #10,847 |
| 2019 | 74 | #2,405 | 6 | #11,026 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,694 | 6 | #11,020 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,206 | — | — |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,027 | — | — |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,159 | — | — |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,798 | — | — |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,044 | — | — |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,942 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,187 | — | — |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,434 | — | — |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,758 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #10,968 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,278 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,417 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,056 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,868 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,675 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,518 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,046 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,294 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,799 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #5,953 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,414 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Charm in 2025?
Charm ranked #1,415 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 154 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Charm?
1,285 babies have been named Charm in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Charm most popular?
Charm peaked in 2025, when 166 newborns received the name.
Is Charm a boy or girl name?
Charm is used for both: about 95% of babies named Charm have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Charm rising or falling?
Charm is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.