Total births
621
Girls' name · since 1955
Charmin
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 621 babies named Charmin, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 621
- total births
- 1955–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Charmin is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 621 have been recorded since 1955.
Social Security Administration records show Charmin recorded 621 times among girls since 1955, 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 1955 to 1991.
- 621 total births
- 1955–1991 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
621 girls have been named Charmin since 1955, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1991.
- 621
- total births
- 1955–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Charmin was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
51 babies were named Charmin in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Charmin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Charmin splits its recorded history at 1973: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 51 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Charmin at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Charmin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1991
- Peak year (1972)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Charmin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Charmin's strongest decade.
294 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Charmin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 50
1950s
50 births
- 1960s
1960s
201 births
- 1970s
1970s
294 births
- 1980s 64
1980s
64 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 294 births (47% of all-time use).
How Charmin 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 Charmin's total volume
Charmin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Charmin by state
Where Charmin concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 16 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.8% |
Ohio share of Charmin's total US births 2.6%
Even split
16 of 621 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charmin? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 621 babies named Charmin. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 51 births.
When was Charmin most popular? ▼
Charmin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 294 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Charmin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charmin are Ohio (16 births), Illinois (10 births), North Carolina (10 births).
How long has the name Charmin been used? ▼
Records for Charmin go back to 1955, giving 37 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Charmin? ▼
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 Charmin's data
- Charmin's decade-level peak was the 1970s (294 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Charmins (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Charmin
Nearby Names Like Charmin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charmin
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 Charmin side by side: Charmin vs Charlotte Charmin vs Charlene Charmin 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, 1955–1991 (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. "Charmin: Baby Name Since 1955 - 621 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charmin. 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 Charmin 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.