boys' name 1952–2025

Charles

Charles is losing ground — from #57 in 1952 to #80 in 2025.

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#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).

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Peak 2016 · 353
Low 1977 · 37
Years tracked 58

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Charles was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Charles popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 92 (rank #94)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 79 (rank #76)South Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 85 (rank #90)Western Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Charles — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (92 babies) , least popular in Queensland (79).

New South Wales
92 #94
Victoria
85 #90
Queensland
79 #76
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia

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.