Girl · #8,145 in 2026

Charlet

Charlet is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adolphe Charlet (1908–2009) French sculptor Armand Charlet (1900–1975), French mountain climber and guide Blanche Charlet (1898–1985), British agent and French resistance fighter in World War II Étienne Charlet (1756–1795), French general of the French Revolutionary Wars Isabella Charlet-Straton (1838–1918), British mountain…

Current Rank
#8,145
Peak Rank
#2,605 (1965)
Total Babies
657
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1915
First Year
2018
Last Year
1965
Peak Year
#2605
Peak Rank
657
Total Count
76
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Charlet

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Charlet is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adolphe Charlet (1908–2009) French sculptor Armand Charlet (1900–1975), French mountain climber and guide Blanche Charlet (1898–1985), British agent and French resistance fighter in World War II Étienne Charlet (1756–1795), French general of the French Revolutionary Wars Isabella Charlet-Straton (1838–1918), British mountain…

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The Story of Charlet

Charlet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 22 Charlets were born — ranking #2,605 that year. As of 2026, Charlet ranks #8,145 for baby girls with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 657 Charlets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Charlet

Phonetically similar names — useful when Charlet is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlet

What does the name Charlet mean?
Charlet is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adolphe Charlet (1908–2009) French sculptor Armand Charlet (1900–1975), French mountain climber and guide Blanche Charlet (1898–1985), British agent and French resistance fighter in World War II Étienne Charlet (1756–1795), French general of the French Revolutionary Wars Isabella Charlet-Straton (1838–1918), British mountain…
How popular is Charlet in 2026?
In 2026, Charlet ranks #8,145 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Charlet most popular?
Charlet reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #2,605 that year with 22 babies given the name.
Is Charlet a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Charlet is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Charlet?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Charlet include Nakya, Shaliyah, Arnell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Charlet

Charlet is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 657 births in the dataset. Charlet's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #2,605. Use the chart and map above to compare Charlet's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.