Charis Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Charis means 'grace' or 'kindness' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Charis
Charis is a Greek name derived from the word 'charis', which means 'grace' or 'kindness'. It has a deep historical and mythological significance, associated with the Greek goddesses of charm, beauty, and fertility. The name Charis represents elegance, generosity, and the ability to bring joy to others. It is a name that carries a sense of grace and beauty.
Popularity of the Name Charis
The popularity for the name Charis peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 127 births, which ranked number 2,964 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Charis had the most female births in 2006 with 127, which ranked number 1,664 out of 20,061 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 6, which ranked number 10,659 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Charis has declined sharply over the last ten years from 95 births to 58 births, a decline of -38.95%. Among females, Charis has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 95 births to 58 births, a decline of -38.95%.
Nationwide Popularity of Charis
- 20 Year Trend of Charis: -29.27%
- 10 Year Trend of Charis: -38.95%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Charis: -38.95%
Popularity of Charis by State
Among females, Charis was most popular in Southeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Charis. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2217 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Charis
- Total Births of Charis: 55 (-4.81%)
- Female Births of Charis: 55 (-4.81%)
Given the downward trend of Charis over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 55 births in 2024. For Females, births for Charis have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 55 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.81%.