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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Charter — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Charolette|Charvez
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Charter

CHAR-ter · 2 syllables

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#12617
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#12617
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#12617 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

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.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Charter

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12617

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% 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
55
27 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Charter scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishModernBoy2-syllableWord NameStrongLegal/AuthorityRareRisingIndependent
Character
principled leadershipstructured integrityclear visionorganized purposetrustworthy foundation
STRONG
High confidence

Charter is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12617 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12617 · very rare
Charter at a Glance
Meaning:From a legal document or deed; one who grants or holds a charter. Evokes independence and formal authority.
Language root:Middle English · Old French
Peak rank:#12617 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Carter◈ChesterCharterGarrettDexter
Similar Style
Atlas◈Maverick◈Archer◈Phoenix◈Beckett◈
Works well with
Atlas◈Indie◈River◈Scout◈Knox◈Blake◈Morgan◈Rowan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Charter · Overview
Summary

Charter is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12617 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 40/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Charter scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Strong character
Charter carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
charter.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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