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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Charisse — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Charissa|Charith
FrenchGirl→ Stable

Charisse

sha-REES · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13833 in 2021

Peak: #11296 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13833 in 2021

Peak: #11296 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202021

Rank #13833 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
French OriginGreek RootFeminine2-syllableGrace-basedRomanticMid-centuryVintage-ModernSophisticated
Character
graceful elegancecharming charismaartistic creativitywarm compassionsophisticated refinement
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Charisses

professionalversatiledynamicexpressivecreative
STRONG
High confidence

Charisse is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Charisse at a Glance
Meaning:From French Charis, derived from Greek meaning 'grace' or 'kindness'. Popularized as a feminine form in mid-20th century America.
Language root:French · Greek charis (grace)
Peak rank:#11296 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Charisse Kaur Singh
Film Actress
Charisse Marie Llewellyn
Actress & Producer
Similar Sound
ClariceClarisseCheriseCeriseCharish
Similar Style
DeniseCandiceBernicePatrice◈JaniceTheresa
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Charisse
MarcusAdrian◈JulianDesireeSimone◈VivienneLaurent◈Celeste
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↓ Fading
Candice
Latin · #4781
↑↑ Surging
Bernice
Greek · #3821
↑↑ Surging
Patrice◈
Latin · #10052
↑↑ Surging
Janice
Hebrew · #2250
↓ Fading
Theresa
Greek · #1499
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Charisse · Overview
Summary

Charisse is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Romantic · Modern character
Charisse carries a warm, soft quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
charisse.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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