Boys name · Tennessee
Charles in Tennessee
Charles was the 27th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 191 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 75,555 babies Charles.
Popularity over time
Charles in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 130 | 5th |
| 1926 | 914 | 5th |
| 1943 | 1,363 | 4th |
| 1959 | 927 | 7th |
| 1976 | 449 | 12th |
| 1992 | 335 | 22nd |
| 2009 | 213 | 34th |
| 2025 | 191 | 27th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 5th in 1910 to 27th in 2025.
The most babies named Charles in Tennessee in a single year was 1,456, in 1947. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1935.
Across the country, Charles reached its best rank of 2nd in Oklahoma (1933). See Charles in every state →
How popular is Charles in Tennessee?
Charles was the 27th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 191 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 75,555 babies Charles.
How many babies are named Charles in Tennessee?
In 2025, 191 babies were named Charles in Tennessee. The most babies named Charles in Tennessee in a single year was 1,456, in 1947.
What is the rank of Charles in Tennessee?
Charles ranked 27th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1935.
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.