Charisma
From the common noun charisma, from Ancient Greek χάρισμα (khárisma).
Every Charisma since 1968 — 3,815 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Charisma
Charisma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,126 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 3,815 American babies have been named Charisma. Its peak came in 2000, when 196 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Charisma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Charisma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,126 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,132 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,294 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,181 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,693 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,296 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,734 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,258 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,496 |
| 2016 | 59 | #2,875 |
| 2015 | 55 | #3,067 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,592 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,911 |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,268 |
| 2011 | 84 | #2,242 |
| 2010 | 84 | #2,276 |
| 2009 | 93 | #2,153 |
| 2008 | 85 | #2,300 |
| 2007 | 115 | #1,840 |
| 2006 | 151 | #1,469 |
| 2005 | 140 | #1,496 |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,500 |
| 2003 | 139 | #1,425 |
| 2002 | 166 | #1,214 |
| 2001 | 173 | #1,182 |
| 2000 | 196 | #1,060 |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,314 |
| 1990 | 61 | #2,132 |
| 1985 | 42 | #2,367 |
| 1980 | 33 | #2,755 |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,750 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,790 |
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Famous people named Charisma
- Charisma Carpenter Actor · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charisma mean?
From the common noun charisma, from Ancient Greek χάρισμα (khárisma).
How popular is the name Charisma in 2025?
Charisma ranked #5,126 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Charisma?
3,815 babies have been named Charisma in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Charisma most popular?
Charisma peaked in 2000, when 196 newborns received the name.
Is Charisma a boy or girl name?
Charisma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Charisma rising or falling?
Charisma is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Charisma?
Well-known people named Charisma include Charisma Carpenter (actor).