Charmian
Pronunciation: [ ch-AHRM-ee-uhn ]
Charmian is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,188 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
Charmian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 230 babies have been named Charmian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Charmian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,188 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,188
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Charmian
Charmian is a girl name .
Charmian is currently ranked #17,188 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Charmian include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Charmian 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