Grace or beauty
A modern French-influenced name likely derived from the Greek 'charis', meaning grace or kindness. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a rhythmic, elegant alternative to names like Cherie or Charlene.
Less common today
Charisse isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,772 in 1990.
Legendary American actress and dancer
Opera-pop singer and songwriter
Scholar and political theorist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
