Charleston

Charleston is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 92 babies in the United States.

Charleston at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Charleston

Charleston belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Charleston first appears in Social Security records in 1914 and has been given to 3,724 babies since 1880, including 92 in 2024.

Charleston in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Babies named Charleston in 2024
92
Total since 1880
3,724

Charleston in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2019
Babies named Charleston in 2019
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Charleston mean?

The meaning of Charleston is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Charleston a boy or girl name?

Charleston is a unisex name. In 2024, 92 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Charleston?

Charleston comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Charleston?

Charleston is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1914 and has been given to 3,724 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].