Charles Matz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Charles Matz — free man
2.3 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Charles Matz 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 Matz: Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 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: Matz

French

Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 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 Matz

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 Matz:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Matz?
The surname Matz originates from French. Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Charles Matz?
The name Charles Matz combines two different traditions: the first name Charles has Germanic roots, while the surname Matz originates from French.
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