Charls

“A variant of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'.”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#1383US 2023

817Births / yr

→Stable

723All-time births

📅 Since 188600.01% of births at peak

What does Charls mean and where does it come from?

Charls is an alternative spelling of the classic name Charles, which has roots in Old High German and Latin. Charles has been a popular name for kings and historical figures, and Charls may reflect a modern inclination towards simplified or unique spellings, ensuring its relevance today.

Cultural significance

Charls has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a variant of 'charles', meaning 'free man'..

Peak popularity

Reached #941 in 1886 — currently #1383 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Charls?

Charls works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Charls Grace

How popular is Charls right now?

Holding steady — currently #1383 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1900–2023#1383 · Top 1.0%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1383	817	▲ up 5 · +3% births
2022	#1388	797	▲ up 5 · +4% births
2021	#1393	767	▲ up 2441 · +6873% births
1985	#3834	11	▼ down 1019 · +22% births
1965	#2815	9	▼ down 242 · -18% births
1960	#2573	11	▲ up 678 · +57% births
1955	#3251	7	▼ down 177
1950	#3074	7	▼ down 1029 · -42% births
1945	#2045	12	▼ down 399 · -33% births
1940	#1646	18	▲ up 417 · +38% births
1935	#2063	13	▼ down 517 · -43% births
1930	#1546	23	▲ up 419 · +35% births
1925	#1965	17	▲ up 1282 · +113% births
1920	#3247	8	▼ down 893 · -27% births
1915	#2354	11	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Charls

Best Year1900Rank #1259

Peak Count817

Average Rank#2240

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1900 - 202316 years

The story of Charls

Charls has been a beloved American name for over 138 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1886. With 723 total births recorded, Charls remains relatively uncommon.

Names that peaked alongside Charls in 1886:

John William James George Charles

Charls by decade

Charls peaked in the 1880s. See all 1880s names →

Decade	Births
1880s	6
1890s	6
1900s	6
1910s	101
1920s	163
1930s ★	166
1940s	121
1950s	57
1960s	54
1970s	16
1980s	27

💎Charls has only 723 total recorded births since 1886 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Charls?

Common

ChaChieChy

What names sound and feel like Charls?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Charls also consider these

Charlz

American · A beloved name

American · dweller at the

American · A beloved name

Harly

American · A variation of

Common questions about the name Charls

What does the name Charls mean?

Charls means "A variant of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Charls?

Charls is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Charls?

Charls originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How does Charls sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Charls flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Charls ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.

Is Charls a common or rare name?

Charls is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.