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Charis

Girl name

Charis has been given to 4,415 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It peaked in 2006.

Meaning & origin /ˈkeɪɹɪs/

From Ancient Greek Χάρις (Kháris, literally “beauty, elegance, charm, grace”).

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,415

Peak year

2006 (133 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1924

10-year trend

▼ -31%

Gender split

98% girls / 2% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Charis — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Charis.

FAQ

How popular is the name Charis?

Charis has been given to 4,415 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Charis peak?

Charis peaked in 2006, when 133 babies were given the name.

Is Charis a girl or boy name?

Charis is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Charis are girls).

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