Will my child share the name Charlene with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Charlene per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Charlene in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Charlene becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Charlene is declining: down 339 places since 2020, to #2,278 in 2025. It peaked at #410 in 1996.

Is Charlene a good choice for a distinctive name?

Charlene is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Charlene a popular baby name in the United States?

Charlene does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2278

Charlene

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Charlene is a distinctive choice, ranked #2278 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Charlene in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Charlene

Charlene has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1077 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #410 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Charlene is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Charlene in their class.