boy's name
Jean-Charles
ZHAHN-SHARL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 12
- Births on record 19,568
Jean-Charles is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1967, when 585 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1903.
- 2 syllables.
Jean-Charles Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 145 |
| 1940s | 930 |
| 1950s | 2,830 |
| 1960s | 4,845 |
| 1970s | 4,510 |
| 1980s | 4,220 |
| 1990s | 1,445 |
| 2000s | 295 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Jean-Charles?
In 2024, Jean-Charles was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Jean-Charles Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jean-Charles
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jean-Charles over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jean-Charles
- French ZHAHN-SHARL
Sibling Names for Jean-Charles
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jean-Charles — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jean-Charles
Is Jean-Charles a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Charles is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jean-Charles?
Jean-Charles has 2 syllables.
When was Jean-Charles most popular?
Jean-Charles peaked in 1967, when 585 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.