Charlaine
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Charlaine: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1974.
A fresh, modern twist on the classic Charlene, Charlaine takes the Germanic root of Charles—meaning “free man”—and gives it a lyrical French-inflected finish. The name is perhaps best known through American author Charlaine Harris, creator of the Sookie Stackhouse novels that inspired the hit television series *True Blood*. While no specific place bears the name, the underlying “Charles” appears in countless towns from Charleston to Charlesbourg. Charlaine enjoyed modest popularity in Scotland during the late twentieth century, often chosen as an elegant alternative to the more common Charlotte or Caroline. Its soft, melodic sound and literary glamour make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with both strength and romance.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19743 babies
- Latest (1983)
- #5123 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y