Boys name · Illinois
Charles in Illinois
Charles was the 30th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 239 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 116,862 babies Charles.
Popularity over time
Charles in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 270 | 6th |
| 1926 | 1,652 | 6th |
| 1943 | 1,766 | 9th |
| 1959 | 1,552 | 16th |
| 1976 | 637 | 30th |
| 1992 | 462 | 44th |
| 2009 | 387 | 42nd |
| 2025 | 239 | 30th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 6th in 1910 to 30th in 2025.
The most babies named Charles in Illinois in a single year was 1,992, in 1950. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1912.
Across the country, Charles reached its best rank of 2nd in Oklahoma (1933). See Charles in every state →
How popular is Charles in Illinois?
Charles was the 30th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 239 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 116,862 babies Charles.
How many babies are named Charles in Illinois?
In 2025, 239 babies were named Charles in Illinois. The most babies named Charles in Illinois in a single year was 1,992, in 1950.
What is the rank of Charles in Illinois?
Charles ranked 30th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1912.
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.