Girl · #9,068 in 2026

Charlon

The Charlon was a French automobile manufactured in 1905 and 1906 in Argenteuil, Val-d'Oise. The smallest was a belt-driven voiturette, with a 9 hp engine possibly built under licence from the short-lived Mahout company. Three larger models were also advertised with 12 to 40 hp four-cylinder engines with chain drive.

Current Rank
#9,068
Peak Rank
#6,389 (1960)
Total Babies
20
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1960
First Year
1975
Last Year
1960
Peak Year
#6389
Peak Rank
20
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Charlon

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

The Charlon was a French automobile manufactured in 1905 and 1906 in Argenteuil, Val-d'Oise. The smallest was a belt-driven voiturette, with a 9 hp engine possibly built under licence from the short-lived Mahout company. Three larger models were also advertised with 12 to 40 hp four-cylinder engines with chain drive.

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The Story of Charlon

Charlon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 5 Charlons were born — ranking #6,389 that year. As of 2026, Charlon ranks #9,068 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Charlons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Charlon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Charlon 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 Charlon

What does the name Charlon mean?
The Charlon was a French automobile manufactured in 1905 and 1906 in Argenteuil, Val-d'Oise. The smallest was a belt-driven voiturette, with a 9 hp engine possibly built under licence from the short-lived Mahout company. Three larger models were also advertised with 12 to 40 hp four-cylinder engines with chain drive.
How popular is Charlon in 2026?
In 2026, Charlon ranks #9,068 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Charlon most popular?
Charlon reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #6,389 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Charlon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Charlon is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Charlon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Charlon include Annelouise, Audrone, Beate. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Charlon

Charlon is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Charlon's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #6,389. Use the chart and map above to compare Charlon'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.