Charl
Charl is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,185 in the US, popular nicknames include Cha, Chy, and Chaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Charl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 49 babies have been named Charl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Charl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,185 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,185
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Charl is also used as a boy name, ranked #20163.
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About the Name Charl
Charl is a girl name .
Is Charl a boy or girl name? Charl is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,185 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,163. Charl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Charl is currently ranked #48,185 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Charl include Cha, Chy, and Chaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Charl include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, Charli, Charley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis