Boy · #7,178 in 2026

Charlston

Name: Popularity of the name Charlston in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Charlston, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,178

Peak Rank

#7,178 (1990)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1990

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#7178

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Charlston

Charlston first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 6 Charlstons were born — ranking #7,178 that year. As of 2026, Charlston ranks #7,178 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Charlstons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Charlston

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

Charleston
Charlestown
Charlton
Charleton
Charlatan
Cherrystone
Carlton
Carlson
Carleton
Karsten
Carsten
Carlsen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Charlston

What does the name Charlston mean?

Charlston is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Charlston in 2026?

In 2026, Charlston ranks #7,178 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Charlston most popular?

Charlston reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #7,178 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Charlston a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Charlston is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Charlston?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Charlston include Stepfan, Kedrin, Olanrewaju. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Charlston

Charlston is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Charlston's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #7,178. Use the chart and map above to compare Charlston'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.