Charlene Kidd

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Charlene Kidd — Latin
150K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Charlene Kidd is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Charlene is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Charlene, also spelled Charleen and Charlyne, is a feminine given name, a feminine form of Charles coined in the United States in the nineteenth century; from French Charles, from Old French Charles & Carles, from the Latin Carolus, from and also reinfluenced by Old High German Karl, from the Proto-Germanic *karlaz (lit. "Free Man"/"Free Spirit"/Free Thinker); compare the Old English word churl and the Old German Kerl. Charlene "Chugs" Bradley, a character from 2009 slasher film Sorority Row. Charlene Doofenshmirtz, the wife of Dr. The surname Kidd: Albert Kidd (born 1961), Scottish footballer Alexander Kidd, British tug of war competitor Benjamin Kidd (1858–1916), British sociologist and writer Beresford Kidd (1865–1948), Anglican priest and historian Bill Kidd (born 1956), Scottish politician Billy Kidd (born 1943), American skier Billy Kidd (footballer) (1908–1978), English footballer Brian Kidd (born 1949), English footballer and coach Bruce Kidd (born 1943), Canadian athlete Carol Kidd (born 1945), Scottish singer Carl Kidd (born 1973), American football player Chip Kidd (born 1965), American graphic designer Culver Kidd Jr. Charlene is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 150K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Charlene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Charlene

Latin

Charlene, also spelled Charleen and Charlyne, is a feminine given name, a feminine form of Charles coined in the United States in the nineteenth century; from French Charles, from Old French Charles & Carles, from the Latin Carolus, from and also reinfluenced by Old High German Karl, from the Proto-Germanic *karlaz (lit. "Free Man"/"Free Spirit"/Free Thinker); compare the Old English word churl and the Old German Kerl. Charlene "Chugs" Bradley, a character from 2009 slasher film Sorority Row. Charlene Doofenshmirtz, the wife of Dr.

Surname: Kidd

Scottish

Albert Kidd (born 1961), Scottish footballer Alexander Kidd, British tug of war competitor Benjamin Kidd (1858–1916), British sociologist and writer Beresford Kidd (1865–1948), Anglican priest and historian Bill Kidd (born 1956), Scottish politician Billy Kidd (born 1943), American skier Billy Kidd (footballer) (1908–1978), English footballer Brian Kidd (born 1949), English footballer and coach Bruce Kidd (born 1943), Canadian athlete Carol Kidd (born 1945), Scottish singer Carl Kidd (born 1973), American football player Chip Kidd (born 1965), American graphic designer Culver Kidd Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Charlene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Charlene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Charlene Kidd

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Charlene Kidd:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Charlene?
The first name Charlene originates from Latin. Charlene, also spelled Charleen and Charlyne, is a feminine given name, a feminine form of Charles coined in the United States in the nineteenth century; from French Charles, from Old French Charles & Carles, from the Latin Carolus, from and also reinfluenced by Old High German Karl, from the Proto-Germanic *karlaz (lit. "Free Man"/"Free Spirit"/Free Thinker); compare the Old English word churl and the Old German Kerl. Charlene "Chugs" Bradley, a character from 2009 slasher film Sorority Row. Charlene Doofenshmirtz, the wife of Dr.
When was Charlene most popular?
The name Charlene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kidd?
The surname Kidd originates from Scottish. Albert Kidd (born 1961), Scottish footballer Alexander Kidd, British tug of war competitor Benjamin Kidd (1858–1916), British sociologist and writer Beresford Kidd (1865–1948), Anglican priest and historian Bill Kidd (born 1956), Scottish politician Billy Kidd (born 1943), American skier Billy Kidd (footballer) (1908–1978), English footballer Brian Kidd (born 1949), English footballer and coach Bruce Kidd (born 1943), Canadian athlete Carol Kidd (born 1945), Scottish singer Carl Kidd (born 1973), American football player Chip Kidd (born 1965), American graphic designer Culver Kidd Jr.
What are the origins of the name Charlene Kidd?
The name Charlene Kidd combines two different traditions: the first name Charlene has Latin roots, while the surname Kidd originates from Scottish.
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