Free man or darling
A modern American blend likely combining the French-derived 'Cher' meaning darling with the suffix '-elle', or a feminine elaboration of Charles, meaning free man. It gained modest use in the mid-20th century as part of the trend of creating melodic, French-inspired names.
Less common today
Charelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,680 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
R&B singer known for the hit 'I Didn't Mean to Turn You On'
