Charles

Boy's name

Charles is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Karl, meaning "man" or "free man."

Meaning Man, army, warrior
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 5,593
Peak year 1947

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Charles Darwin - Theory of evolution
  • Charles Dickens - Novelist, "A Christmas Carol"
  • Charles Barkley - Basketball player, sports analyst
  • Charles Lindbergh - Aviator, first solo transatlantic flight
  • Charles Xavier - Fictional character, X-Men founder
  • Charles Schulz - Cartoonist, "Peanuts" creator
  • Charles de Gaulle - French general, statesman
  • Charles Bronson - Actor, "Death Wish" series
  • Charles Aznavour - Singer, songwriter

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