Total births
1,001
Unisex name · since 1937
Charon
Charon has 1,001 recorded births since 1937 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1973 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,001
- total births
- 1937–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Charon sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,001 recorded since 1937.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Charon has been recorded 1,001 times among girls since 1937, 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 1937 to 2008.
- 1,001 total births
- 1937–2008 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,001 girls have been named Charon since 1937, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2008.
- 1,001
- total births
- 1937–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Charon was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
29 babies were named Charon in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Charon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Charon splits its recorded history at 1970: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2008 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1973 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Charon at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Charon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–2008
- Peak year (1973)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Charon popularity over time - boys
216 total births recorded since 1970 (Charon as boys' name)
Charon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Charon's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Charon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s
1940s
131 births
- 1950s
1950s
125 births
- 1960s
1960s
182 births
- 1970s
1970s
220 births
- 1980s
1980s
182 births
- 1990s
1990s
114 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 220 births (22% of all-time use).
How Charon 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 Charon's total volume
Charon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Charon by state
Where Charon concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 34 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.0% |
California share of Charon's total US births 3.4%
Even split
34 of 1,001 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charon? ▼
1,001 babies have been named Charon since 1937. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1973 with 29 births.
When was Charon most popular? ▼
Charon was most popular in the 1970s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Charon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charon are California (34 births), Illinois (10 births).
Is Charon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Charon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,001 births, and as a boy's name it has 216 births.
How long has the name Charon been used? ▼
Charon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1937, spanning 72 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Charon? ▼
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 Charon's data
- Charon's decade-level peak was the 1970s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Charons (34 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 Charon
Nearby Names Like Charon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charon
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 Charon side by side: Charon vs Charlotte Charon vs Charlene Charon 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, 1937–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Charon: Baby Name Since 1937 - 1,001 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charon. 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 Charon 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.