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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Charm — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Charlytte|Charmaine
English◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Charm

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CHARM · 1 syllables

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Girl
#1704
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#1704
Popularity score: 25
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1704 in 2024
5yr
+454 ranks
Velocity
+454
Birth frequency
3.3 per 100,000 births
Boy
#7838
Popularity score: 9
↓ Fading
Peak
#6968 in 2023
5yr
-870 ranks
Velocity
-870
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

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

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7838 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Charm

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #7838

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1704 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Charm

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1704

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+454 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishVirtue NameUnisex1-syllableModernWhimsicalWord NamePositive TraitContemporary
Character
magnetic appealgraceful presencenatural charismaenchanting warmthcaptivating elegance
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Charms

athleticcompetitivedeterminedcharismaticauthentic
STRONG
High confidence

Charm is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1704 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +454 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1704 · rare
Charm at a Glance
Meaning:A quality of pleasing attractiveness or appeal; derived from the Old French 'charme' meaning spell or enchantment.
Language root:Middle English · Old French
Peak rank:#1704 in 2024
5yr change:+454 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #1704 · Boy #7838
Notable bearers
Charm LaRue
Football player
Charm City
Nickname for Baltimore (colloquial)
Similar Sound
CharCharmsCharlesScarlettCharlize
Similar Style
GraceHope◈Joy◈IrisSage◈Bliss◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Charm
GraceIrisSage◈Hazel◈Jasper◈Finn◈Wren◈Pax◈
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Grace
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→ Stable
Hope◈
English · #317
→ Stable
Joy◈
Latin · #442
→ Stable
Iris
Greek · #71
→ Stable
Sage◈
English · #146
→ Stable
Bliss◈
English · #2192
↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Charm illustration
Name Intelligence
Charm · Overview
Summary

Charm is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1704 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 48/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Charm scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 454 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Whimsical · Meaningful character
Charm carries a warm, playful, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Charm is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
charm.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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