Charleston

Unisex

Charleston has been given to 3,813 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 2015. In 2025, about 1 in 41,660 boys was named Charleston.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,813

Peak year

2015 (343 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

▼ -74%

Gender split

34% girls / 66% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Charletonboy

82 babies since 1957

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FAQ

How popular is the name Charleston?

Charleston has been given to 3,813 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Charleston peak?

Charleston peaked in 2015, when 343 babies were given the name.

Is Charleston a girl or boy name?

Charleston is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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