Charleston

Charleston - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Charleston at a glance

Charleston is ranked #3919 among boy baby names in 2024, with 5 births in 2024. It peaked in 1984 at #1421 and first appeared on the charts in 1960.

Rank in 2024
#3919
Births in 2024
5
Peak year
1984 (#1421)
First appeared
1960
Trend
#2109 in 2019 → #3919 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 295,303 boys
Visitor rating
4.7/5 (34 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Charleston appeared on the charts for the first time in 1960 on position #1591. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Charleston and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Charleston? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Charleston. The baby boy name Charleston was given to 5 baby boys in 2024, ranking #3919 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 295,303 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Charleston peaked in popularity 42 years ago in 1984 on position 1421.



Famous with this name

Charleston
Jim Charleston
Anne Charleston


How would you rate Charleston, 1-5?

Rating: 4.7/5 (34 recent votes)


Charleston is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Charleston is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,440 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,440.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Charleston is where you live.


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Charleston origin and meaning

Charleston is a 10 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Charleston, pop culture references for the name Charleston and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Charleston

We've found the following names that sound similar to Charleston, sorted by popularity.

Charles / Carlos / Carlisle / Carlis / Carles / Carlosdaniel / Corliss / Carols / Carlosmanuel / Charls /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20243919
20222854
20213809
20202513
20192109
20182266
20172028
20162397
20151699
20142086
20122639
20112422
20103517
20092682
20073340
20062839
20053716
20043423
20032459
20012547
20002496
19982744
19971538
19962471
19952785
19942659
19932056
19922617
19911979
19901951
19891917
19881767
19871820
19862485
19851839
19841421
19821754
19791767
19781557
19772007
19761986
19601591

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Georgia1440

Even more about Charleston


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Charleston a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Charleston?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1984
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Charleston
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 295,303
Letter count 10
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1960
2024 births +5

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