Charade
Pronunciation: [ sh-er-AYD ]
Charade is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,483 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
Charade first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 11 babies have been named Charade in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Charade is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,483 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,483
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Charade
Charade is a girl name .
Charade is currently ranked #63,483 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Charade include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Charade 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