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Charming

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAR-ming /ˈtʃɑr.mɪŋ/High

Meaning: From the English word charming, 'delightful; attractive; captivating' (as in Prince Charming); a word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Delightful; attractive; captivating: Charming is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word charming, 'delightful; attractive; captivating' (as in Prince Charming); a word-name; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9107 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320152024

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

Charming comes from the English word charming, 'delightful; attractive; captivating' (as in Prince Charming); a word-name (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'CHAR-ming').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/aspirational name. Rare, delightful-and-captivating at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Charming means 'delightful; attractive; captivating' (as in Prince Charming) — a playful, modern word-name (we note the word; said 'CHAR-ming').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Charming — word-name

Variations

CharminCharmyng

Nicknames

Charm

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charming mean?

Charming is 'delightful; attractive; captivating' (as in Prince Charming). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Charming?

It's said CHAR-ming /tr.m/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charming a boy or girl name?

Charming is a boy's name.

How popular is Charming?

Charming is a very rare name in the U.S.

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