Answer: Sweden

Updated Thu Jun 01 2023

English-style nicknames are in style in Sweden: Sam, Theo, Ellie and Nellie all rank in the country's Top 100. As does Charlie, which is Number 24 for boys.

In the States, Charlie is Number 178 for boys, and on a slow upwards trend.

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