Charon

Girl name

Charon has been given to 1,217 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It peaked in 1973.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,217

Peak year

1973 (38 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1937

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

82% girls / 18% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Sharongirl

726,130 babies since 1900

Names with a similar vibe

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

Lynnaegirl

1,216 babies since 1945

Kamiegirl

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Doniagirl

1,219 babies since 1881

Karaleegirl

1,219 babies since 1941

Suzanagirl

1,224 babies since 1946

Lakeyshagirl

1,225 babies since 1970

Vasilikigirl

1,227 babies since 1920

Shondragirl

1,228 babies since 1961

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FAQ

How popular is the name Charon?

Charon has been given to 1,217 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Charon peak?

Charon peaked in 1973, when 38 babies were given the name.

Is Charon a girl or boy name?

Charon is primarily a girl name (82% of babies named Charon are girls).

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