Total births
1,132
Girls' name · since 1914
Charlyne
1,132 babies named Charlyne in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 1946. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,132
- total births
- 1914–2014
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Charlyne sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,132 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Charlyne recorded 1,132 times among girls since 1914, 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 1914 to 2014.
- 1,132 total births
- 1914–2014 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,132 girls have been named Charlyne since 1914, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,132
- total births
- 1914–2014
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Charlyne was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
34 babies were named Charlyne in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Charlyne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Charlyne's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1946 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Charlyne at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Charlyne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2014
- Peak year (1946)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Charlyne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Charlyne's strongest decade.
250 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Charlyne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 69
1910s
69 births
- 1920s
1920s
187 births
- 1930s
1930s
203 births
- 1940s
1940s
250 births
- 1950s
1950s
152 births
- 1960s
1960s
111 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s 49
1980s
49 births
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 250 births (22% of all-time use).
How Charlyne 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 Charlyne's total volume
Charlyne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Charlyne by state
Where Charlyne concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 30 | 2.7% |
| #2 | California | | 27 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 12 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Charlyne's total US births 2.7%
Even split
30 of 1,132 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charlyne? ▼
1,132 babies have been named Charlyne since 1914. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1946 with 34 births.
When was Charlyne most popular? ▼
Charlyne was most popular in the 1940s decade with 250 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Charlyne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charlyne are Texas (30 births), California (27 births), Georgia (12 births).
How long has the name Charlyne been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Charlyne since 1914 -- 101 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Charlyne? ▼
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 Charlyne's data
- Charlyne's decade-level peak was the 1940s (250 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Charlynes (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Charlyne
Nearby Names Like Charlyne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charlyne
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 Charlyne side by side: Charlyne vs Charlotte Charlyne vs Charlene Charlyne 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, 1914–2014 (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. "Charlyne: Baby Name Since 1914 - 1,132 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charlyne. 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 Charlyne 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.