Charlyne is of French origin, derived from the Germanic male given name Charles. It means "free man" or "strong". The name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has since been used both as a male and female given name. In recent years, it has become more commonly associated with females. Notable individuals with this name include American actress Charlyne Yi, known for her roles in films like "Knocked Up" and "Paper Heart".
The name Charlyne experienced peak popularity between the late 1920s and early 1940s with over 20 births per year consistently from 1928 to 1946, reaching a high of 34 births in 1946. However, its popularity declined significantly post-World War II, dropping to single digits by the mid-1950s and remaining relatively low until the present day, with only five births recorded each year between 2013 and 2014. Overall, there were a total of 1132 births named Charlyne from 1914 to 2014.