Charles Schroeder

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Charles Schroeder — free man
2.3 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Charles Schroeder 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 Schroeder: Andrea Schroeder (1964–2021), American politician Andreas Schroeder (born 1946), German-born Canadian poet, novelist, and nonfiction writer Barbet Schroeder (born 1941), Swiss film director and producer Bernd Schroeder (1944–2023), German writer Bob Schroeder (born 1960), American politician Bruce Schroeder (born 1946), American judge Carl Schroeder, American composer Carly Schroeder (born 1990), American actress Christa Schroeder (1908–1984), German secretary Corinne Schroeder (born 1999), Canadian ice hockey player Dominic Schroeder, British diplomat Doris Schroeder (1893–1981), American scr. 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: Schroeder

English

Andrea Schroeder (1964–2021), American politician Andreas Schroeder (born 1946), German-born Canadian poet, novelist, and nonfiction writer Barbet Schroeder (born 1941), Swiss film director and producer Bernd Schroeder (1944–2023), German writer Bob Schroeder (born 1960), American politician Bruce Schroeder (born 1946), American judge Carl Schroeder, American composer Carly Schroeder (born 1990), American actress Christa Schroeder (1908–1984), German secretary Corinne Schroeder (born 1999), Canadian ice hockey player Dominic Schroeder, British diplomat Doris Schroeder (1893–1981), American scr.

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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 Schroeder

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 Schroeder:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

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

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 Schroeder?
The surname Schroeder originates from English. Andrea Schroeder (1964–2021), American politician Andreas Schroeder (born 1946), German-born Canadian poet, novelist, and nonfiction writer Barbet Schroeder (born 1941), Swiss film director and producer Bernd Schroeder (1944–2023), German writer Bob Schroeder (born 1960), American politician Bruce Schroeder (born 1946), American judge Carl Schroeder, American composer Carly Schroeder (born 1990), American actress Christa Schroeder (1908–1984), German secretary Corinne Schroeder (born 1999), Canadian ice hockey player Dominic Schroeder, British diplomat Doris Schroeder (1893–1981), American scr.
What are the origins of the name Charles Schroeder?
The name Charles Schroeder combines two different traditions: the first name Charles has Germanic roots, while the surname Schroeder originates from English.
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