Total births
237
Girls' name · since 1932
Charlane
237 babies named Charlane in U.S. Social Security records since 1932, with the highest year being 1947. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 237
- total births
- 1932–1972
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Charlane sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 237 recorded since 1932.
Social Security Administration records show Charlane recorded 237 times among girls since 1932, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 1972.
- 237 total births
- 1932–1972 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
237 girls have been named Charlane since 1932, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1972.
- 237
- total births
- 1932–1972
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Charlane was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
17 babies were named Charlane in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Charlane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Charlane splits its recorded history at 1952: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1937 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Charlane at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Charlane popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1972
- Peak year (1947)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Charlane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Charlane's strongest decade.
87 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Charlane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s
1940s
87 births
- 1950s
1950s
64 births
- 1960s
1960s
44 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 87 births (37% of all-time use).
Charlane by state
Where Charlane concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 2.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Charlane's total US births 2.5%
6 of 237 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charlane? ▼
Since 1932, Social Security records show 237 babies named Charlane. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 17 births.
When was Charlane most popular? ▼
Charlane was most popular in the 1940s decade with 87 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Charlane most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charlane are Pennsylvania (6 births).
How long has the name Charlane been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Charlane since 1932 -- 41 years through the most recent 1972 data.
What names are similar to Charlane? ▼
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 Charlane's data
- Charlane's decade-level peak was the 1940s (87 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Charlanes (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Charlane
Nearby Names Like Charlane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charlane
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 Charlane side by side: Charlane vs Charlotte Charlane vs Charlene Charlane vs Charlie
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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, 1932–1972 (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. "Charlane: Baby Name Since 1932 - 237 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charlane. 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 Charlane 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.