UK girl's name
Charlina
A feminine variation of Charles, meaning "free man" or "manly".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Charlina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Charlina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3998, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Charlina is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Charlina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Charlina ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Charlina.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Charlina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3998
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Charlina mean?
The given name Charlina is a feminine form derived from the Germanic name Charles, which itself originated from the Old English word "ceorl" meaning "free man" or "husband." This name gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions influenced by Germanic cultures such as present-day Germany, France, and England.
Historically, the name Charlina can be traced back to the 8th century, when it was recorded in various monastic records and chronicles. One notable early reference is found in the Codex Aureus, an illuminated manuscript from the 9th century, where a noblewoman named Charlina is mentioned as a patron of a monastery in present-day Switzerland.
During the Carolingian Renaissance of the 9th century, the name Charlina became associated with the ruling dynasty of the Franks, as it was borne by several female members of the imperial family. The most famous of these was Charlina of Laon (c. 845 - c. 910), a Frankish noblewoman and abbess who played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of her time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Charlina was also popular among the nobility and upper classes of various European regions. One notable example is Charlina of Burgundy (c. 1080 - 1126), a Countess of Flanders who was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the Crusades.
During the Renaissance period, the name Charlina continued to be used, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure was Charlina Sforza (1463 - 1512), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts who was influential in the cultural and political life of Milan.
In the 17th century, the name Charlina was borne by Charlina Colonna (1600 - 1666), an Italian noblewoman and poet who was part of the literary circles of Rome and was praised for her elegant and refined poetry.
Throughout history, the name Charlina has been spelled in various ways, such as Charlena, Charlene, and Charline, but the core meaning and origin remain the same, tracing back to the Germanic roots and the concept of a "free man" or "husband."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Charlina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Charlina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Charlina
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Charlina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Charlina in the UK right now?
In 2001, Charlina was ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Charlina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Charlina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Charlina?
A feminine variation of Charles, meaning "free man" or "manly".
How many people are called Charlina in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Charlina across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.