Charels
A boy's name of German origin with 134 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Charels peaked during the Baby Boom, when 7 babies received this name in a single year (1956). That era was defined by classic, post-war American naming, and Charels has since stepped out of the spotlight, giving it a vintage quality that many parents now find appealing.
Charels is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Charels is a boy's baby name of German origin, a variant spelling of Charles, derived from the Germanic Karl meaning 'free man.' From Charlemagne to Prince Charles, this name has royal European history woven through every generation.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Charels belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the German naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring German names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Charels’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Charels has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 13 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 28 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 31 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 11 | — |
The Story of Charels
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1956, Charels is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Charels are most likely born between 1946 and 1966.
How rare is Charels?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Charels is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, peaked in the 1920s with 31 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Charels by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1915–1989)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | #8084 |
| 1988 | 5 | #7456 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5231 |
| 1982 | 6 | #5745 |
| 1976 | 5 | #5735 |
| 1974 | 6 | #4712 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4314 |
| 1966 | 6 | #3584 |
| 1964 | 7 | #3326 |
| 1957 | 5 | #4076 |
| 1956 | 7 | #3259 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3556 |
| 1954 | 5 | #3907 |
| 1952 | 5 | #3822 |
| 1949 | 5 | #3769 |
| 1931 | 6 | #3447 |
| 1929 | 5 | #4057 |
| 1928 | 5 | #4251 |
| 1927 | 5 | #4297 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4303 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–1989