Charnel is an uncommon, distinctive given name of French origin. It is derived from the French word 'charogne', which refers to carrion or decaying flesh. Historically, it was used as a surname and eventually evolved into a given name in some families. The name has a unique sound and evokes a sense of mystique or intrigue.
The name Charnel experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades covered by these statistics, with a noticeable decline after the late 1970s. The peak years were 1976 and 1981 with 7 births each, followed by a steady decrease until 1992 when it reached its lowest point at 5 births. Despite this trend, there was a slight resurgence in 1994 with 6 births. Overall, the name Charnel had a total of 66 births over these years.