girl's name
Charmian
CHAR-mee-un or SHAR-mee-un (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 483
Charmian is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 8 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 1970, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Charmian Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 93 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 46 |
How Popular Is Charmian?
In 1986, Charmian was given to 8 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.
Where Charmian Is Used
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 Charmian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Charmian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Charmian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Charmian
- English CHAR-mee-un or SHAR-mee-un
Sibling Names for Charmian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Charmian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Charmian
How popular is the name Charmian?
In 1986, Charmian was given to 8 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 Charmian a girl's or a boy's name?
Charmian is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Charmian?
Charmian has 3 syllables.
When was Charmian most popular?
Charmian peaked in 1970, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.