Charlane is of American origin, derived from the combination of two popular names, Charlotte and Lane. It gained popularity during the mid-20th century as a unique alternative to traditional feminine names.
Charlane was a popular baby name for girls during the mid-20th century in your data set, peaking in popularity between 1946 and 1953 with as many as 17 births recorded in 1947. However, it appears that its usage declined thereafter, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1955 onwards, and even fewer in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Overall, there were a total of 237 babies named Charlane between 1932 and 1972.