Total births
4,347
Girls' name · since 1924
Charis
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 4,347 babies named Charis, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2825
- among girls today
- 4,347
- born since 1924
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Charis currently ranks #2825 among girls' names in America, with 4,347 babies recorded since 1924.
Social Security Administration records show Charis recorded 4,347 times among girls since 1924, holding rank #2825 nationally today, ahead of 84% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2025.
- #2825 among girls today
- 4,347 born since 1924
- 2000s peak decade
- 84% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Charis is currently the #2825 girls' name in America, more common than 84% of girls - 4,347 born since 1924, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2825
- among girls today
- 4,347
- born since 1924
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Charis vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2825
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 84% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Charis was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
127 babies were named Charis in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Charis compares
4,347 Top 14% higher than 86% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Charis's all-time total is 11x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Charis | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,347 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 127 | 48 | 19,840 |
Charis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Charis's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1928, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 127, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Charis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#2,825
Active since
1924
Charis popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 127
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Charis popularity over time - boys
68 total births recorded since 1979 (Charis as boys' name)
Charis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Charis's strongest decade.
971 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Charis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 54
1920s
54 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 95
1940s
95 births
- 1950s 128
1950s
128 births
- 1960s 211
1960s
211 births
- 1970s
1970s
457 births
- 1980s
1980s
571 births
- 1990s
1990s
605 births
- 2000s
2000s
971 births
- 2010s
2010s
895 births
- 2020s 349
2020s
349 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 971 births (22% of all-time use).
How Charis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Charis's total volume
Charis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Charis by state
Where Charis concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 456 | 10.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 365 | 8.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 101 | 2.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 59 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 57 | 1.3% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 57 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 49 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 38 | 0.9% |
California share of Charis's total US births 10.5%
Even split
456 of 4,347 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Charis appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charis? ▼
Since 1924, Social Security records show 4,347 babies named Charis. Today it holds rank #2825 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 127 births.
When was Charis most popular? ▼
Charis was most popular in the 2000s decade with 971 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Charis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charis are California (456 births), Texas (365 births), Florida (101 births).
How long has the name Charis been used? ▼
Charis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1924, spanning 102 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Charis? ▼
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 Charis's data
- Charis's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (971 total births) through the 2020s (349) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Chariss (456 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Charis
Nearby Names Like Charis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charis
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 Charis side by side: Charis vs Charlotte Charis vs Charlene Charis vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Charis
Gisele #2824
5,391 births · Peak 2009
Trisha #2826
40,302 births · Peak 1979
Vittoria #2823
1,624 births · Peak 2023
Scotti #2827
712 births · Peak 2025
Emiko #2822
1,850 births · Peak 2022
Vania #2828
2,992 births · Peak 2007
Ellena #2821
2,525 births · Peak 2013
Eryn #2829
7,415 births · Peak 2000
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1924–2025 (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. "Charis: #2825 Girls' Name - 4,347 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charis. 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 Charis 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 June 2026.