Charleston
Meaningfrom Charles's town · English
- US rank
- #3,249
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,042 in 2015
48 babies were named Charleston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 618 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1997–2025
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Charleston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 33,445 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Charleston, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Charleston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCharleston first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2015, when it ranked #1,042. Today it's #3,249, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCharleston is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 33,445.
- TrendCharleston has slipped 618 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,249. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCharleston is most popular in South Carolina, where it ranks #560, followed by Tennessee (#813). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- Boy or girlCharleston is given to both boys and girls: 54% of the 89 babies named Charleston in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Charleston means “from Charles's town”.
About the name Charleston
Charleston is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “from Charles's town”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Charleston for girls from 1997 to 2025, in 29 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #1,042 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,249, with 48 babies. Of the 89 US babies named Charleston in 2025, 54% were girls and 46% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.2 | 240,000 girls |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 147,493 girls |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,331 girls |
| 2020s | 35 | 28,986 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.2 | 240,000 boys |
| 1920s | 5.8 | 172,414 boys |
| 1930s | 2.2 | 448,430 boys |
| 1940s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1950s | 4.9 | 205,339 boys |
| 1960s | 6.6 | 152,439 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 80,972 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 55,157 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 52,110 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 57,143 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 30,845 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,119 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Charleston
What does the name Charleston mean?
Charleston means “from Charles's town” in English.
What is the origin of the name Charleston?
Charleston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Charleston a boy or girl name?
Both. Charleston is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 54% of US babies named Charleston were girls.
How popular is the name Charleston?
Charleston ranked #3,249 for US girls in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#1,042).