Boys name · California
Charles in California
Charles was the 100th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 401 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, California families have named 115,306 babies Charles.
Popularity over time
Charles in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 99 | 8th |
| 1926 | 796 | 8th |
| 1943 | 1,584 | 10th |
| 1959 | 1,906 | 20th |
| 1976 | 925 | 36th |
| 1992 | 839 | 82nd |
| 2009 | 547 | 107th |
| 2025 | 401 | 100th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 8th in 1910 to 100th in 2025.
The most babies named Charles in California in a single year was 2,146, in 1957. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Charles reached its best rank of 2nd in Oklahoma (1933). See Charles in every state →
How popular is Charles in California?
Charles was the 100th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 401 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, California families have named 115,306 babies Charles.
How many babies are named Charles in California?
In 2025, 401 babies were named Charles in California. The most babies named Charles in California in a single year was 2,146, in 1957.
What is the rank of Charles in California?
Charles ranked 100th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1911.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.