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Charmaine

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Pronounced shar-MAYN /ʃɑrˈmeɪn/Medium

Meaning: Variously linked to the Latin carmen, 'a song' (via Carmen/Charmian), and to the English charm, 'delight; allure'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A song; charm: Charmaine echoes Carmen and charm. Lyrical, vintage, and warm (said 'shar-MAYN').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningVariously linked to the Latin carmen, 'a song' (via Carmen/Charmian), and to the English charm, 'delight; allure'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6662 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,375

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195219132024

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

Charmaine is variously linked to the Latin carmen, 'a song' (via Carmen and the name Charmian), and to the English charm, 'delight; allure' (routes layered, which we note). Popularized by a 1920s song. A lyrical, vintage name (said 'shar-MAYN'; nickname Char).

In the U.S. it peaked in the mid-20th century. Rare today, a-song-and-charm at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Charmaine is variously linked to the Latin carmen, 'a song' (via Carmen and Shakespeare's Charmian), and to the English charm, 'delight; allure' — a lyrical, vintage name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'shar-MAYN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Charmaine — routes layered

Variations

CharmainSharmaineCharmane

Nicknames

Char

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If you like Charmaine…

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Christine— echoes that soft -ne sound
Justine— shares the -ne ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charmaine mean?

Charmaine is variously linked to Latin 'a song' (Carmen) and English 'charm'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Charmaine?

It's said shar-MAYN /ʃɑrˈmeɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Charmaine a boy or girl name?

Charmaine is a girl's name.

How popular is Charmaine?

Charmaine is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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