Charlize
ch(a)-rli-ze,
char-lize
US Popularity:3900
Origin:German
Meaning:Free man; Farmer; Strong; My God is my oath
Charlize is a girl’s name of German and English origin. Interestingly, Charlize is recognized as another feminine version of the boy name Charles, meaning “free man” or “farmer” in German. While in English, Charles commonly translates to “strong.” The most famous example of this is South African actress Charlize Theron who was named after her father, Charles. Many also recognize Charlize as an Afrikaans name, a beautiful combination of Charlotte, meaning “free man,” and Elizabeth, meaning “my God is an oath.” Whether passing a name down between generations is your thing or not, Charlize is undoubtedly a lovely baby name with a sophisticated sound.
Famous People Named Charlize
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Charlize TheronActress
Charlize Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Charlize is currently #3815 on The Bump
Girl:Charlize is currently #2555 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Charlize is currently #3900 in U.S. births
Girl:Charlize is currently #2169 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2169
in 2023
+ 4
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Charlize
Behind the Name, Charlize, May 2018
Behind the Name, Charles, December 2022
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 107, 365
WordSense Dictionary, Charles
WordSense Dictionary, Charlize
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