Charlain
Charlain is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,923 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
Charlain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 5 babies have been named Charlain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Charlain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,923 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,923
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Charlain
Charlain is a girl name .
Charlain is currently ranked #64,923 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Charlain include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Charlain 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