Charlene
Girl name · 2,357 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Charlene: 2,357 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 274 births in 1988.
Originating as a feminine form of Charles, Charlene ultimately derives from the Germanic word *karlaz*, meaning "free man," and gained popularity across English-speaking countries from the 1940s onward. The most globally recognised bearer is Charlene, Princess of Monaco – the former Olympic swimmer from South Africa who married Prince Albert II – while American actress Charlene Tilton brought the name to television screens as Lucy Ewing on *Dallas*. Though no major settlements are named directly for a Charlene, the etymological link to Charles connects it to countless place names including Charleston and Charles Town. A common variant,
Girl 34 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1988274 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 2,357since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 57%vs prior 5y