Total births
995
Girls' name · since 1928
Charmain
995 babies named Charmain in U.S. Social Security records since 1928, with the highest year being 1972. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 995
- total births
- 1928–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
995 girls have been named Charmain since 1928, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Charmain has been recorded 995 times among girls since 1928, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 2002.
- 995 total births
- 1928–2002 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
995 girls have been named Charmain since 1928, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2002.
- 995
- total births
- 1928–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Charmain was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
44 babies were named Charmain in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Charmain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Charmain's full recorded timeline at 1972, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1928, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1972 peak of 44 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Charmain at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Charmain popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–2002
- Peak year (1972)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Charmain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Charmain's strongest decade.
335 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Charmain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s
1950s
161 births
- 1960s
1960s
209 births
- 1970s
1970s
335 births
- 1980s
1980s
171 births
- 1990s 81
1990s
81 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 335 births (34% of all-time use).
How Charmain 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 Charmain's total volume
Charmain vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Charmain by state
Where Charmain concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 2.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Charmain's total US births 2.6%
Even split
26 of 995 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charmain? ▼
995 babies have been named Charmain since 1928. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1972 with 44 births.
When was Charmain most popular? ▼
Charmain was most popular in the 1970s decade with 335 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Charmain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charmain are California (26 births), New York (15 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Charmain been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Charmain since 1928 -- 75 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Charmain? ▼
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 Charmain's data
- Charmain's decade-level peak was the 1970s (335 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Charmains (26 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 Charmain
Nearby Names Like Charmain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charmain
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 Charmain side by side: Charmain vs Charlotte Charmain vs Charlene Charmain 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, 1928–2002 (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. "Charmain: Baby Name Since 1928 - 995 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charmain. 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 Charmain 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.