Total births
722
Boys' name · since 1886
Charls
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 722 babies named Charls, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 722
- total births
- 1886–1987
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
722 boys have been named Charls since 1886, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Charls recorded 722 times among boys since 1886, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 1987.
- 722 total births
- 1886–1987 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
722 boys have been named Charls since 1886, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1987.
- 722
- total births
- 1886–1987
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Charls was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
24 babies were named Charls in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Charls's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Charls's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1932 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Charls at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Charls popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–1987
- Peak year (1932)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Charls by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Charls's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Charls births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
101 births
- 1920s
1920s
164 births
- 1930s
1930s
165 births
- 1940s
1940s
121 births
- 1950s 56
1950s
56 births
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 165 births (23% of all-time use).
How Charls compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Charls's total volume
Charls vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Charls by state
Where Charls concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charls? ▼
Since 1886, Social Security records show 722 babies named Charls. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1932, with 24 births.
When was Charls most popular? ▼
Charls was most popular in the 1930s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Charls most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charls are Tennessee (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Charls been used? ▼
Charls has been recorded in Social Security data since 1886, spanning 102 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Charls? ▼
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 Charls's data
- Charls's decade-level peak was the 1930s (165 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Charlss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Charls
Nearby Names Like Charls
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charls
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 Charls side by side: Charls vs Charles Charls vs Chad Charls 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, 1886–1987 (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. "Charls: Baby Name Since 1886 - 722 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charls. 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 Charls 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.