Total births
123
Girls' name · since 1985
Charda
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 123 babies named Charda, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 123
- total births
- 1985–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Charda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 123 recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Charda recorded 123 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 1996.
- 123 total births
- 1985–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
123 girls have been named Charda since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 123
- total births
- 1985–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Charda was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
20 babies were named Charda in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Charda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Charda splits its recorded history at 1990: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Charda at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Charda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–1996
- Peak year (1986)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Charda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Charda's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Charda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
75 births
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 75 births (61% of all-time use).
Charda by state
Where Charda concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 6 | 4.9% |
Illinois share of Charda's total US births 4.9%
6 of 123 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charda? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 123 babies named Charda. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 20 births.
When was Charda most popular? ▼
Charda was most popular in the 1980s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Charda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charda are Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Charda been used? ▼
Charda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 12 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Charda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charlotte, Charlene, Charlie, Charity, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Charda's data
- Charda's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (75 total births) through the 1990s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Chardas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Charda
Nearby Names Like Charda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charda
Charlotte Girl
#4 453,433 births
Charlene Girl
#1755 133,729 births
Charlie Girl
#140 40,359 births
Charity Girl
#2041 35,518 births
Chasity Girl
#4059 24,414 births
Compare Charda side by side: Charda vs Charlotte Charda vs Charlene Charda vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Charda: Baby Name Since 1985 - 123 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Charda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.