Originating from African-American culture, the name Charnelle is a unique and captivating choice for a first name. It was popularized during the mid-20th century as part of the trend of creating new names by combining familiar elements. In this case, 'Char' from Charlotte or Charlene, and '-nelle' from names like Fernande or Cornelia. The result is Charnelle, a moniker that stands out while still feeling approachable.
The name Charnelle appears to have been quite popular between the late 1980s and early 1990s, with a significant spike in births recorded in 1989 (56 births) and 1991 (71 births). However, its popularity has since declined, with less than 10 births per year occurring from the late 1990s onwards. Overall, there were 471 babies named Charnelle between 1968 and 2007.