Charis
Girl nameCharis 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
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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