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Charisse

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Pronounced shah-REESS /ʃəˈriːs/Medium

Meaning: Charisse entered given-name use largely through the glamorous dancer Cyd Charisse, whose stage surname supplied the name. It is often associated with the Greek charis, 'grace; beauty; kindness', though its use is chiefly a surname-name tribute.Low

In 30 seconds: A glamorous surname-name: Charisse came from dancer Cyd Charisse and echoes Greek charis, 'grace' (said 'shah-REESS').
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Origin LowFrench, Greek
MeaningCharisse entered given-name use largely through the glamorous dancer Cyd Charisse, whose stage surname supplied the name. It is often associated with the Greek charis, 'grace; beauty; kindness', though its use is chiefly a surname-name tribute.
U.S. rank (2021)#13833 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119462021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Charisse came into use as a given name largely thanks to the dancer Cyd Charisse, whose stage surname it borrows. Many families also heard in it the Greek charis, 'grace'. It saw stylish American use, cresting around 1971, then faded as such surname-names cycled out.

Uncommon now, it keeps a graceful, screen-lit air. Elegant, rhythmic, and of its moment.

Did you know? Charisse stepped from screen to birth certificate through the dancer Cyd Charisse, its polished sound cresting around 1971 and echoing the Greek charis, 'grace'.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Charisse — Surname-name via Cyd Charisse; linked to Greek charis 'grace'

Variations

CharisCherisseCharese

Nicknames

CharRissa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charisse mean?

Charisse is a surname-name popularized by dancer Cyd Charisse; it is often linked to the Greek charis, 'grace'. We note the mixed route.

How do you pronounce Charisse?

It's said shah-REESS /ʃəˈriːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Charisse a boy or girl name?

Charisse is used as a girl's name.

Is Charisse making a comeback?

Charisse is uncommon today and reads as an elegant mid-century surname-name rather than a current trend.

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