Total births
28
Girls' name · since 1940
Charlynne
Charlynne has 28 recorded births since 1940 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1948 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 28
- total births
- 1940–1967
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
28 girls have been named Charlynne since 1940, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Charlynne recorded 28 times among girls since 1940, 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 1940 to 1967.
- 28 total births
- 1940–1967 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 girls have been named Charlynne since 1940, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1967.
- 28
- total births
- 1940–1967
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Charlynne was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
7 babies were named Charlynne in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Charlynne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Charlynne splits its recorded history at 1950: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1940 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1948 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Charlynne at a glance
Last recorded 1967Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1940
Charlynne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1940–1967
- Peak year (1948)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Charlynne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Charlynne's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Charlynne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 12 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charlynne? ▼
Since 1940, Social Security records show 28 babies named Charlynne. The most recent recorded year was 1967. Its busiest year on record was 1948, with 7 births.
When was Charlynne most popular? ▼
Charlynne was most popular in the 1940s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
How long has the name Charlynne been used? ▼
Charlynne has been recorded in Social Security data since 1940, spanning 28 years of data through 1967.
What names are similar to Charlynne? ▼
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 Charlynne's data
- Charlynne's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Charlynne
Nearby Names Like Charlynne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charlynne
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 Charlynne side by side: Charlynne vs Charlotte Charlynne vs Charlene Charlynne 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, 1940–1967 (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. "Charlynne: Baby Name Since 1940 - 28 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charlynne. 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 Charlynne 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.