unisex name
Charlis
CHAR-lis (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 124
Charlis is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 18% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1971 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1946, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Charlis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Charlis?
In 1971, Charlis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Charlis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Charlis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Charlis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Charlis
- English CHAR-lis
Sibling Names for Charlis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Charlis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Charlis
How popular is the name Charlis?
In 1971, Charlis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Charlis a girl's or a boy's name?
Charlis is used for both girls and boys. About 18% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Charlis?
Charlis has 2 syllables.
When was Charlis most popular?
Charlis peaked in 1946, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.