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Charlene

female

Meaning

"Free Person"

Charlene is a feminine form associated with Charles, from Germanic roots traditionally interpreted as free person.

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Popularity History of Charlene

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1747Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1747

Charlene was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+188

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Charlene Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Charlene.

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Chaie
Nickname
Char
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Charlene

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Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Germanic
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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