Charline
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Free man; strong man
Origin: Old Germanic Karl — from carl (free man), the root of Carl, Karl, and Carlos
Popularity: Ranked #13552 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Charles. Shares the meaning 'Free man; strong man.'
Similar names: caraline, caroline, charlene, charlise, charlize, carlin, carlina, charlea
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Charline? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Charline, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Charline
What does the name Charline mean?
Charline means “Free man; strong man” from Old Germanic Karl — from carl (free man), the root of Carl, Karl, and Carlos roots.
What is the origin of the name Charline?
Charline has Old Germanic Karl — from carl (free man), the root of Carl, Karl, and Carlos origin. The traditional meaning is “Free man; strong man”.
How popular is Charline?
Charline ranked #13208 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Charline most popular?
Charline peaked in 1928 with 164 babies registered that year.
Is Charline a boy or girl name?
Charline is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Charlines in registered births are female.
Is the name Charline rising or falling in popularity?
Charline has fallen 3628 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9580 in 2020 to #13208 in 2025.
How long has Charline been recorded?
Charline appears in birth records across 127 years — from 1894 through 2025.