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Charleston

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Meaning

"Charles Town"

Charleston is a place-name derived from Charles with town, also used as a given name in modern English contexts.

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Popularity History of Charleston

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2791Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2791

Charleston was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+1012

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.

Charleston Nicknames

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

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Chaie
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Similar Names to Charleston

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Anthony

AN-thuh-nee

“Priceless; Invaluable”

#44
|Latin
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Andrew

AN-droo

“Manly; Strong”

#68
|Greek
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Alexander

al-ig-ZAN-der

“Defender of Men”

#27
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Austin

AW-stun

“Great, Venerable”

#107
|Latin
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Allen

“Handsome; Harmonious”

#573
|Celtic
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Alvin

“Noble Friend”

#791
|English
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Arnold

“Eagle Power”

#1681
|Germanic
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Andy

“Manly; Brave”

#488
|Greek
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Ashton

“Ash Tree Town”

#188
|English
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Avery

AY-vuh-ree

“Ruler of Elves”

#259
|French

Baby Name Lists That Include Charleston

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Charleston, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables3
Length10 letters

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