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Charlene

Pronunciation: [ sh-ahrl-EEN ]

Boy Name #30,915 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Charlene is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-ahrl-EEN.

Parents who love the name Charlene often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#30,915
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cha Chy Chaie Charie

Also a Girl Name

Charlene is also used as a girl name, ranked #1751.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlene

Is Charlene a boy or girl name?
Charlene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30915. As a girl name, it is ranked #1751. Charlene is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Charlene?
Charlene is pronounced sh-ahrl-EEN.
How popular is the name Charlene?
Charlene is currently ranked #30915 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Charlene?
Common nicknames for Charlene include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie.
Is Charlene a common or rare name?
Charlene is an uncommon name, ranked #30915 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Charlene

Charlene is a boy name .

Is Charlene a boy or girl name? Charlene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,915 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,751. Charlene is more commonly used as a girl name.

Charlene is currently ranked #30,915 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Charlene include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Charlene include Charles, Charlie, Charley, Charleston, Charly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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