Total births
755
Girls' name · since 1944
Charmane
755 babies named Charmane in U.S. Social Security records since 1944, with the highest year being 1970. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 755
- total births
- 1944–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Charmane is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 755 have been recorded since 1944.
Social Security Administration records show Charmane recorded 755 times among girls since 1944, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 1996.
- 755 total births
- 1944–1996 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
755 girls have been named Charmane since 1944, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1996.
- 755
- total births
- 1944–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Charmane was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
31 babies were named Charmane in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Charmane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Charmane's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1951, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Charmane at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Charmane popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–1996
- Peak year (1970)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Charmane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Charmane's strongest decade.
178 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Charmane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s
1950s
130 births
- 1960s
1960s
177 births
- 1970s
1970s
178 births
- 1980s
1980s
148 births
- 1990s
1990s
101 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 178 births (24% of all-time use).
How Charmane 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 Charmane's total volume
Charmane vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Charmane by state
Where Charmane concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 14 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Charmane's total US births 1.9%
Even split
14 of 755 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charmane? ▼
Charmane has been given to 755 babies in the U.S. since 1944, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 31 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Charmane most popular? ▼
Charmane was most popular in the 1970s decade with 178 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Charmane most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charmane are California (14 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Charmane been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Charmane since 1944 -- 53 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Charmane? ▼
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 Charmane's data
- Charmane's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (178 total births) through the 1990s (101) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Charmanes (14 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 Charmane
Nearby Names Like Charmane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charmane
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 Charmane side by side: Charmane vs Charlotte Charmane vs Charlene Charmane 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, 1944–1996 (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. "Charmane: Baby Name Since 1944 - 755 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charmane. 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 Charmane 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.