Total births
359
Girls' name · since 1956
Charnita
Charnita has 359 recorded births since 1956 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 359
- total births
- 1956–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Charnita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 359 recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Charnita recorded 359 times among girls since 1956, 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 1956 to 1998.
- 359 total births
- 1956–1998 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
359 girls have been named Charnita since 1956, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1998.
- 359
- total births
- 1956–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Charnita was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
26 babies were named Charnita in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Charnita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Charnita's full recorded timeline at 1980, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1956, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1970 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Charnita at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Charnita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–1998
- Peak year (1970)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Charnita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Charnita's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Charnita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 47
1960s
47 births
- 1970s
1970s
145 births
- 1980s
1980s
110 births
- 1990s 52
1990s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 145 births (40% of all-time use).
Charnita by state
Where Charnita concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | District of Columbia | | 21 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 5 | 1.4% |
District of Columbia share of Charnita's total US births 5.8%
Even split
21 of 359 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charnita? ▼
Charnita has been given to 359 babies in the U.S. since 1956, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1998. 26 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Charnita most popular? ▼
Charnita was most popular in the 1970s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Charnita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charnita are District of Columbia (21 births), Michigan (6 births), Maryland (5 births).
How long has the name Charnita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Charnita since 1956 -- 43 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Charnita? ▼
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 Charnita's data
- Charnita's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (145 total births) through the 1990s (52) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- District of Columbia records the most Charnitas (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. District of Columbia 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 Charnita
Nearby Names Like Charnita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charnita
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 Charnita side by side: Charnita vs Charlotte Charnita vs Charlene Charnita 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, 1956–1998 (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. "Charnita: Baby Name Since 1956 - 359 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charnita. 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 Charnita 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.