Charney is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Ann Charney (born 1940) Polish-Canadian novelistApril Charney American consumer advocateCharles de Lauzon de Charney, Governor of New France (1656–1657)Dennis Charney American biological psychiatristDov Charney (born 1969), founder and CEO of American ApparelGeoffrey de Charney, Preceptor of Normandy for the Knights TemplarJordan Charney (born 1937), American actorJule Gregory Charney (1917–1981), American meteorologistLeon Charney, American real estate tycoonMelvin Charney (born 1935), Canadian architectNoah Charney (born 1979), American art historian and novelistPeter Charney (born 1989), Guinness World Record holder for Most Indoor Bungee Jumps in 24 HoursSuzanne Charney (born 1944) American actress and dancer