Total births
198
Girls' name · since 1939
Charlayne
Charlayne has 198 recorded births since 1939 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 198
- total births
- 1939–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Charlayne is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 198 have been recorded since 1939.
Social Security Administration records show Charlayne recorded 198 times among girls since 1939, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 1987.
- 198 total births
- 1939–1987 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
198 girls have been named Charlayne since 1939, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1987.
- 198
- total births
- 1939–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Charlayne was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
66 babies were named Charlayne in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Charlayne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Charlayne splits its recorded history at 1963: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1939 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 66 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Charlayne at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Charlayne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–1987
- Peak year (1961)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Charlayne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Charlayne's strongest decade.
140 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Charlayne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 31
1940s
31 births
- 1960s
1960s
140 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 140 births (71% of all-time use).
Charlayne by state
Where Charlayne concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 16 | 8.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 7 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.5% |
Georgia share of Charlayne's total US births 8.1%
Even split
16 of 198 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charlayne? ▼
Since 1939, Social Security records show 198 babies named Charlayne. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 66 births.
When was Charlayne most popular? ▼
Charlayne was most popular in the 1960s decade with 140 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Charlayne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charlayne are Georgia (16 births), New York (7 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Charlayne been used? ▼
Charlayne has been recorded in Social Security data since 1939, spanning 49 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Charlayne? ▼
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 Charlayne's data
- Charlayne's decade-level peak was the 1960s (140 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Charlaynes (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Charlayne
Nearby Names Like Charlayne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charlayne
Charlotte Girl
#4 453,433 births
Charlene Girl
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Charlie Girl
#140 40,359 births
Charity Girl
#2041 35,518 births
Chasity Girl
#4059 24,414 births
Compare Charlayne side by side: Charlayne vs Charlotte Charlayne vs Charlene Charlayne 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, 1939–1987 (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. "Charlayne: Baby Name Since 1939 - 198 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charlayne. 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 Charlayne 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.