Charm

♀ Girl

Pronounced CHARM /t͡ʃɑɹm/Medium

Meaning: From the English word 'charm', via Old French from Latin 'carmen' ('song, magic spell'); used as a modern word name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Charm is an English word name. It comes through Old French from the Latin 'carmen', meaning 'song' or 'magic spell'.

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Origin MediumModern American, English

MeaningFrom the English word 'charm', via Old French from Latin 'carmen' ('song, magic spell'); used as a modern word name.

U.S. rank (2025)#1415 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births154 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,215

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

The everyday word charm has an old and slightly magical past: its Latin source 'carmen' meant a song or an incantation, the kind of words believed to work a spell. That sense of attractive, almost enchanting power is what a parent draws on in using it as a name. It is a true word name, carrying its dictionary meaning directly.

Said as a single beat, Charm is short and striking, with the appeal of its meaning built right in. It sits with the small set of single-word virtue-style names used for girls.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Charm is 'the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charm mean?

Charm is usually explained as meaning 'the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Charm?

It's commonly said CHARM /t͡ʃɑɹm/.

Is Charm a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Charm is used as a girl name.

How popular is Charm?

In 2024, Charm ranked #1704 in the U.S. for girls, with 119 births recorded.