Charmaine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Charmaine has French origins, meaning 'charming' or 'delightful'. It evolved from the word 'charme' and has been used in various forms. The name reflects traits of charm and elegance. It does not have a biblical significance. Charmaine rose to popularity in the mid-20th century and continues to be perceived as a sophisticated name.
The name Charmaine is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Charmaine 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, 'Charmaine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8553rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3475th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 698th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 562nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 641st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 912th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3433rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7671st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Charmaine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Charmaine"
Pronunciation
/ʃɑːrˈmeɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Charmaine is derived from the French word 'charmer', which means 'to charm' or 'to delight'. It is often thought to be a diminutive form of 'charme' and is associated with charm and attractiveness.
Meaning
charming, delightful
Language Evolution
Charme, Charmaine
Historical Usage
Charmaine gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s, as a fashionable name for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Charma, Sharmayne, Sharmaine
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Charmaine is viewed as an elegant and sophisticated name, often associated with grace and charm.
Famous People
Charmaine Sheh, a Hong Kong actress, and singer., Charmaine Crooks, a Canadian Olympic athlete.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Charmaine"
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 "Charmaine"
"Charmaine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8553rd of 10718 | 14 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3475th of 9107 | 123 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 698th of 9204 | 1,902 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 562nd of 12526 | 5,251 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 641st of 19264 | 4,080 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 912th of 27321 | 3,148 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3433rd of 35406 | 696 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7671st of 30306 | 175 |
Regional Popularity of "Charmaine" 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 "Charmaine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
78.39% 1110th/1416 |
79.19% 1092nd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.56% 457th/1546 |
34.58% 538th/1556 |
67.96% 1599th/2353 |
46.41% 718th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.19% 472nd/2227 |
21.40% 520th/2430 |
25.20% 719th/2853 |
19.50% 541st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
21.48% 631st/2937 |
16.97% 591st/3483 |
19.19% 675th/3518 |
15.60% 631st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.12% 852nd/3685 |
19.87% 889th/4475 |
16.40% 852nd/5194 |
16.05% 1014th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
62.59% 2868th/4582 |
68.63% 3544th/5164 |
60.00% 4388th/7313 |
40.51% 3023rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
77.15% 4842nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Charmaine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Charmaine" 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.