Charleen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Charleen is an English name derived from the Old Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. Its diminutive form, '-leen', contributes to its feminine appeal. The name has evolved through various forms, including Charles and Charline, before becoming popular in modern times. It is associated with positive traits and has notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Charleen is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West 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, Charleen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Charleen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1493rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 676th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 828th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1413th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2894th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7224th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12051st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Charleen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Charleen"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɑːr.liːn/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Charleen is derived from the name Charles, which comes from the Old Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. The suffix '-leen' is a diminutive form, often used in English to create variations of names.
Meaning
free woman
Language Evolution
Karl (Old Germanic), Charles (Old French), Charline (French), Charleen (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Charleen gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a feminine form of Charles, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Charlene, Sharlene, Charley, Charlie
Modern Popularity & Image
Charleen is perceived as a classic yet modern name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Charleen Hines (American singer), Charleen McClure (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Charleen"
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 "Charleen"
"Charleen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1493rd of 9107 | 506 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 676th of 9204 | 1,994 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 828th of 12526 | 2,751 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1413th of 19264 | 1,197 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2894th of 27321 | 597 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7224th of 35406 | 252 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12051st of 30306 | 86 |
Regional Popularity of "Charleen" 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 "Charleen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
69.77% 988th/1416 |
- |
61.96% 1466th/2366 |
83.27% 951st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
34.80% 538th/1546 |
46.40% 722nd/1556 |
54.27% 1277th/2353 |
29.80% 461st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.93% 778th/2227 |
28.64% 696th/2430 |
42.80% 1221st/2853 |
24.32% 675th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.58% 1691st/2937 |
35.08% 1222nd/3483 |
58.50% 2058th/3518 |
31.01% 1254th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
50.79% 2273rd/4475 |
83.13% 4318th/5194 |
34.54% 2182nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
- |
69.06% 5154th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Charleen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Charleen" 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.