Charnelle
Girl nameCharnelle has been given to 471 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 1991.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
471
Peak year
1991 (71 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1968
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Charnelle — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Charnelle.
Sibling name ideas for Charnelle
Same era and popularity as Charnelle, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Charnelle?
Charnelle has been given to 471 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Charnelle peak?
Charnelle peaked in 1991, when 71 babies were given the name.
Is Charnelle a girl or boy name?
Charnelle is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Charnelle are girls).
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