Charlize
Girl nameCharlize has been given to 5,682 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It peaked in 2004.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,682
Peak year
2004 (436 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1998
10-year trend
▼ -77%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Charlize — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Charlize
Charlize Theron
South African and American actress (born 1975)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Charlize.
FAQ
How popular is the name Charlize?
Charlize has been given to 5,682 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Charlize peak?
Charlize peaked in 2004, when 436 babies were given the name.
Is Charlize a girl or boy name?
Charlize is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Charlize are girls).
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