Why Charles Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Charles” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Charles” is of German origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Selrahc.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Lsahrce.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Charles

The true meaning of ‘Charles’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Charles is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Charles, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

Your name carries certain luck and strong instincts about heart matters. You openly show your feelings or emotions rather than keeping them. You prefer being the center of attention at social gatherings.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Charles Popular?

“Charles” is the 25^th most popular baby boy’s name in Connecticut as reported in the 1957 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 313 babies in Connecticut have the same name as you in 1957. A total of 34,430 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1947 with a total of 40,774 babies. That’s a lot of baby Charleses.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Charles” was recorded 2,435,467 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Charleses to occupy the country of Lesotho with an estimated population of 2,330,318.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 5,359 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #4 nationwide and was registered 5,348 times as a baby boy’s name. Charles became a popular boy’s name in the state of Vermont in the year 1910. It ranked #2 with 15 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1927 in the state of Pennsylvania with 3,165 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of West Virginia for 114 years from 1910 to 2023 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the states of New York, Iowa, Maryland, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Washington, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, District of Columbia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Alabama, Delaware, Arkansas for 114 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past eight decades (1944 to 2023), the name “Charles” was recorded 1,397,940 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Charles, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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