Total births
1,829
Girls' name · since 1915
Charlyn
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,829 babies named Charlyn, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,829
- total births
- 1915–2025
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Charlyn is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,829 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Charlyn has been recorded 1,829 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- 1,829 total births
- 1915–2025 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,829 girls have been named Charlyn since 1915, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,829
- total births
- 1915–2025
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Charlyn was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
42 babies were named Charlyn in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Charlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Charlyn's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1947 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Charlyn at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Charlyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (1947)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Charlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Charlyn's strongest decade.
310 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Charlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 56
1920s
56 births
- 1930s
1930s
130 births
- 1940s
1940s
293 births
- 1950s
1950s
310 births
- 1960s
1960s
265 births
- 1970s
1970s
221 births
- 1980s
1980s
217 births
- 1990s
1990s
127 births
- 2000s 104
2000s
104 births
- 2010s 76
2010s
76 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 310 births (17% of all-time use).
How Charlyn 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 Charlyn's total volume
Charlyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Charlyn by state
Where Charlyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 92 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Utah | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Charlyn's total US births 5.0%
Even split
92 of 1,829 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charlyn? ▼
Charlyn has been given to 1,829 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2025. 42 babies were born in 1947, its single highest year.
When was Charlyn most popular? ▼
Charlyn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 310 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Charlyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charlyn are California (92 births), Illinois (21 births), Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Charlyn been used? ▼
Records for Charlyn go back to 1915, giving 111 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Charlyn? ▼
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 Charlyn's data
- Charlyn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (310 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Charlyns (92 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 Charlyn
Nearby Names Like Charlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charlyn
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 Charlyn side by side: Charlyn vs Charlotte Charlyn vs Charlene Charlyn vs Charlie
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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, 1915–2025 (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. "Charlyn: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,829 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charlyn. 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 Charlyn 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.