Total births
1,416
Girls' name · since 1928
Charmayne
Charmayne has 1,416 recorded births since 1928 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,416
- total births
- 1928–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1,416 girls have been named Charmayne since 1928, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Charmayne recorded 1,416 times among girls since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 2009.
- 1,416 total births
- 1928–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,416 girls have been named Charmayne since 1928, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,416
- total births
- 1928–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Charmayne was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
56 babies were named Charmayne in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Charmayne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Charmayne splits its recorded history at 1969: 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 1929 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Charmayne at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Charmayne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–2009
- Peak year (1987)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Charmayne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Charmayne's strongest decade.
274 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Charmayne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 17
1920s
17 births
- 1930s 63
1930s
63 births
- 1940s
1940s
117 births
- 1950s
1950s
222 births
- 1960s
1960s
209 births
- 1970s
1970s
166 births
- 1980s
1980s
274 births
- 1990s
1990s
270 births
- 2000s 78
2000s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 274 births (19% of all-time use).
How Charmayne 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 Charmayne's total volume
Charmayne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Charmayne by state
Where Charmayne concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | | 109 | 7.7% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 67 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 35 | 2.5% |
| #4 | California | | 17 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Florida | | 6 | 0.4% |
Arizona share of Charmayne's total US births 7.7%
Even split
109 of 1,416 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charmayne? ▼
Charmayne has been given to 1,416 babies in the U.S. since 1928, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 56 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Charmayne most popular? ▼
Charmayne was most popular in the 1980s decade with 274 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Charmayne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charmayne are Arizona (109 births), New Mexico (67 births), Pennsylvania (35 births).
How long has the name Charmayne been used? ▼
Charmayne has been recorded in Social Security data since 1928, spanning 82 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Charmayne? ▼
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 Charmayne's data
- Charmayne's decade-level peak was the 1980s (274 total births); usage has since declined to 78 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arizona records the most Charmaynes (109 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arizona 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 Charmayne
Nearby Names Like Charmayne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charmayne
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 Charmayne side by side: Charmayne vs Charlotte Charmayne vs Charlene Charmayne vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1928–2009 (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. "Charmayne: Baby Name Since 1928 - 1,416 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charmayne. 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 Charmayne 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.