Charlean Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Charlean is a modern English name derived from the Old French name Charlot, which ultimately comes from Charles, meaning 'free man'. The name has evolved through several historical forms and is viewed as elegant and strong. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and has several variants, including Charlotte and Charley.
The name Charlean is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Charlean has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Charlean' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3138th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1707th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2090th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5122nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15632nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Charlean' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Charlean"
Pronunciation
/ʃɑrˈlin/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Charlean is a variant of the name Charlotte, which is derived from the Old French name 'Charlot', a diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'.
Meaning
free man
Language Evolution
Charles (Old French), Charlot (Old French), Charlotte (French), Charlean (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Charlean gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine form of Charles and has been used in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Charlotte, Charley, Charlaine
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Charlean is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with femininity and strength.
Famous People
Charlean D. McGowan, American author, Charlean H. McCoy, notable educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Charlean"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Charlean"
"Charlean" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3138th of 9107 | 151 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1707th of 9204 | 412 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2090th of 12526 | 525 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5122nd of 19264 | 165 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15632nd of 27321 | 36 |
Regional Popularity of "Charlean" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Charlean" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
67.58% 1599th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
43.82% 1031st/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
45.81% 1307th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Charlean"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Charlean" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.