Charlaine
Below 5 births
About Charlaine
Charlaine is a feminine name of French derivation, created as an elaboration of Charlotte, which itself is the feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' The addition of the '-aine' suffix gives the name an elegant, sophisticated quality. Charlaine emerged primarily in the 20th century as parents sought more distinctive variations of classic names. The name gained some recognition through author Charlaine Harris, known for the Sookie Stackhouse novels that inspired the TV series 'True Blood.' Despite this connection, Charlaine remains uncommon, appealing to those seeking a name with classic roots but distinctive character. With its French-inspired sound and familiar foundation, Charlaine balances traditional substance with unique style.
Pronounced SHAR-lane.
As of October 2026, Charlaine ranked #9729 in US births in 1994 SSA, peaked at #1792 in 1935.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Charlaines
- Charlaine Harris
American novelist
- Charlaine Edith Karalus
birth name of Janet Pilgrim, American model
- Charlaine "Charlayne" Woodard
American actress