Charlie-James is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Charlie-James in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2672
About the Name Charlie-James
Charlie-James has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1037 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1119 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.
Charlie-James is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Charlie-James
Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Charlie-James per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Charlie-James in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Charlie-James has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1037 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1119 in 2012. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Charlie-James 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.
8
UK babies named Charlie-James (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1037 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Charlie-James
Likely around 1 other Charlie-James in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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