Charles Beal

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Charles Beal — free man
2.3 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Charles Beal is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Charles is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man." Latinized as Carolus, it gave us Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty. The surname Beal: Andrew Beal (born 1952), American billionaire Arthur Harold Beal (1896–1992), creator of Nitt Witt Ridge Bradley Beal (born 1993), American basketball player Brandon Beal (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, & producer Brea Beal (born 2000), American basketball player Dana Beal (born 1947), American social and political activist Ernest Frederick Beal (1885–1918), English war hero, recipient of the Victoria Cross Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal (1840–1916), American ornithologist Harry Beal (1930–2021), American Navy SEAL Jack Beal (1931–2013), English painter James Hartley Beal (1861–1. Charles is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 2.3 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Charles reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Charles

Meaning: free man

Germanic

From the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man." Latinized as Carolus, it gave us Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty.

Surname: Beal

English

Andrew Beal (born 1952), American billionaire Arthur Harold Beal (1896–1992), creator of Nitt Witt Ridge Bradley Beal (born 1993), American basketball player Brandon Beal (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, & producer Brea Beal (born 2000), American basketball player Dana Beal (born 1947), American social and political activist Ernest Frederick Beal (1885–1918), English war hero, recipient of the Victoria Cross Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal (1840–1916), American ornithologist Harry Beal (1930–2021), American Navy SEAL Jack Beal (1931–2013), English painter James Hartley Beal (1861–1.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Charles has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Charlie
  • Chuck
  • Carlo
  • Carlos
  • Karl
  • Karol

Notable People Named Charles Beal

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 Charles Beal:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Charles?
The first name Charles originates from Germanic. From the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man." Latinized as Carolus, it gave us Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty.
When was Charles most popular?
The name Charles reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Beal?
The surname Beal originates from English. Andrew Beal (born 1952), American billionaire Arthur Harold Beal (1896–1992), creator of Nitt Witt Ridge Bradley Beal (born 1993), American basketball player Brandon Beal (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, & producer Brea Beal (born 2000), American basketball player Dana Beal (born 1947), American social and political activist Ernest Frederick Beal (1885–1918), English war hero, recipient of the Victoria Cross Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal (1840–1916), American ornithologist Harry Beal (1930–2021), American Navy SEAL Jack Beal (1931–2013), English painter James Hartley Beal (1861–1.
What are the origins of the name Charles Beal?
The name Charles Beal combines two different traditions: the first name Charles has Germanic roots, while the surname Beal originates from English.
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