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Solid line = floor (spellings that unambiguously belong to the group). Shaded band up to the dashed edge = ceiling (the most it could reach if every ambiguous spelling counted here).
Charlie
Charlie is down from its peak but still widely used. All-time it's been given to 304,835 U.S. babies, the 73rd most common name by sound today, peaking at 7,587 in 2021, with 6,830 in 2025.
By sound, Charlie also includes the spellings Charley, Charlee, Charli, Charleigh, Charly.
Rising
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, “National data” baby-names files (1880–2025).