Charles is of German origin, derived from the word 'karl', meaning 'free man'. It was popularized by Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, a significant figure in medieval European history who ruled in the late 8th and early 9th centuries. The name reached its peak of popularity in the English-speaking world during the Victorian era but has remained a classic choice throughout history.
The name Charels appears to have been quite popular from the mid-1910s to the late 1980s, with a total of 134 babies named Charels born during this time period. The most common years for this name were 1956 and 1985, with seven births each. However, it seems that the popularity of this name fluctuated over the decades, as there are several gaps in the data where no babies named Charels were born.