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Charliemae

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Pronounced CHAR-lee-may /ˈtʃɑːr.li.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern smoosh of Charlie (a pet form of Charles/Charlotte, 'free man') and Mae (a form of Mary/Margaret, 'pearl'; or the month May), written as one name. Sweet and vintage-country.Low

In 30 seconds: Two darlings in one: Charliemae joins Charlie ('free') and Mae ('pearl') (said 'CHAR-lee-may'). Sweet and country-vintage.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern smoosh of Charlie (a pet form of Charles/Charlotte, 'free man') and Mae (a form of Mary/Margaret, 'pearl'; or the month May), written as one name. Sweet and vintage-country.
U.S. rank (2020)#15604 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920142020

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

Charliemae combines Charlie (from Charles/Charlotte, 'free man') and Mae ('pearl') as one written name. It reads sweet and country-vintage — rare in the U.S. (said 'CHAR-lee-may').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, as combo names grow. Rare, sweet, and country-vintage.

Did you know? Charliemae fuses Charlie ('free man') with Mae ('pearl'; a Mary/May form) into one name — a sweet, vintage-country combo (said 'CHAR-lee-may').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Charliemae — Charlie + Mae combo; 'free man' + 'pearl'

Variations

CharlieEmmylouRosemae

Nicknames

CharlieMae

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Emmylou— a like joined vintage name
Ellamae— a like -mae joined pick
Claramae— the same vintage feel
Georgiamae— echoes that soft -ae sound
Milliemae— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charliemae mean?

Charliemae joins Charlie ('free man') and Mae ('pearl'; a Mary/May form) into a single name.

How do you pronounce Charliemae?

It's said CHAR-lee-may /ˈtʃɑːr.li.meɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charliemae a boy or girl name?

Charliemae is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Charliemae?

Charliemae is a rare name in the U.S.

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