Charlston Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Charlston means 'free peasant settlement' and is associated with the city of Charleston.
Meaning of the Name Charlston
Charlston is a variant spelling of Charleston, which is derived from the Old English words 'ceorl' meaning 'free peasant' and 'tun' meaning 'settlement'. It is a surname that originated in England and was later used as a given name. Charleston has historical significance due to its association with the city of Charleston in South Carolina, USA, which was named after King Charles II of England. The name evokes images of Southern charm and elegance.
Popularity of the Name Charlston
The popularity for the name Charlston peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 6 births, which ranked number 18,579 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Charlston had the most male births in 1990 with 6, which ranked number 7,175 out of 9,485 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Charlston
Popularity of Charlston by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Charlston. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Charlston in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Charlston is a great pick!
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