Boys name · Massachusetts
Charles in Massachusetts
Charles was the 19th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 200 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 57,286 babies Charles.
Popularity over time
Charles in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 163 | 7th |
| 1926 | 905 | 9th |
| 1943 | 908 | 12th |
| 1959 | 693 | 21st |
| 1976 | 205 | 41st |
| 1992 | 189 | 55th |
| 2009 | 202 | 40th |
| 2025 | 200 | 19th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 7th in 1910 to 19th in 2025.
The most babies named Charles in Massachusetts in a single year was 987, in 1947. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1913.
Across the country, Charles reached its best rank of 2nd in Oklahoma (1933). See Charles in every state →
How popular is Charles in Massachusetts?
Charles was the 19th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 200 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 57,286 babies Charles.
How many babies are named Charles in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 200 babies were named Charles in Massachusetts. The most babies named Charles in Massachusetts in a single year was 987, in 1947.
What is the rank of Charles in Massachusetts?
Charles ranked 19th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1913.
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.