Charny is a distinctive and uncommon given name of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'charnier,' which means 'graveyard' or 'charnel house.' Despite its somber derivation, Charny is often associated with nobility and chivalry due to the historic House of Charny, a prominent French family who served as knights during the Middle Ages. The name gained further recognition through characters like Jean de Charny, a French knight and leader during the Hundred Years' War.
The name Charny experienced a notable rise in popularity from 2020 onwards, with 10 births that year and peaking at 11 births in 2023. Prior to this, the number of births per year fluctuated between 5 and 7. Overall, there were 51 births recorded over these years.