Total births
102
Unisex name · since 1920
Charlis
102 babies named Charlis in U.S. Social Security records since 1920, with the highest year being 1927. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 102
- total births
- 1920–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
102 boys have been named Charlis since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Charlis recorded 102 times among boys since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1971.
- 102 total births
- 1920–1971 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
102 boys have been named Charlis since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1971.
- 102
- total births
- 1920–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Charlis was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
8 babies were named Charlis in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Charlis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Charlis's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Charlis at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Charlis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1971
- Peak year (1927)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Charlis popularity over time - girls
22 total births recorded since 1942 (Charlis as girls' name)
Charlis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Charlis's strongest decade.
53 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Charlis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
53 births
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 21
1950s
21 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 53 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charlis? ▼
102 babies have been named Charlis since 1920. It was last recorded in 1971. The peak year was 1927 with 8 births.
When was Charlis most popular? ▼
Charlis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 53 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Is Charlis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Charlis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 102 births, and as a girl's name it has 22 births.
How long has the name Charlis been used? ▼
Records for Charlis go back to 1920, giving 52 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Charlis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charles, Chad, Charlie, Chase, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Charlis's data
- Charlis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (53 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Charlis
Nearby Names Like Charlis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charlis
Charles Boy
#51 2,434,659 births
Chad Boy
#1814 240,728 births
Charlie Boy
#176 184,280 births
Chase Boy
#173 181,160 births
Chance Boy
#418 54,622 births
Compare Charlis side by side: Charlis vs Charles Charlis vs Chad Charlis 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, 1920–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Charlis: Baby Name Since 1920 - 102 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charlis. 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 Charlis 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.