Charles
Charles is losing ground — from #57 in 1952 to #80 in 2025.
#80 ranked in 2025
256 registrations in 2025
9,410
total 1952–2025
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 146 to 256 (+75%).
Peak popularity was in 2016 (353 registrations).
Peak 2016 · 353
Low 1977 · 37
Years tracked 58
Neighbours in the 2025 ranking
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#77 Eli 270 #78 Flynn 266 #79 Gabriel 260
#80 Charles 256
#81 August 252 #82 Jordan 249 #83 Daniel 243 By state & territory — 2025
How often Charles was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (92 babies) , least popular in Queensland (79).
In 2025: 256 babies named Charles across 3 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Charles?
- Between 1952 and 2025, Charles was registered for 9,410 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Charles a popular name in Australia?
- In 2025, Charles ranked #80 among boys' names in Australia, with 256 registrations.