Charlette
Charlette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Free man or petit free person.
Origin and history
Charlette is a feminine given name of French origin, derived as a diminutive variant of Charlotte or Charles. In the United States, it has been used consistently as an alternative spelling of Charlotte, though it remains significantly less common than the standard form.
Popularity in the United States
4,360 babies in the United States have been named Charlette since 1880. It ranks #2661 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1699.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.2 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- LA (8.9 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 25 |
| 1920-1930 | 96 |
| 1930-1940 | 152 |
| 1940-1950 | 454 |
| 1950-1960 | 516 |
| 1960-1970 | 685 |
| 1970-1980 | 626 |
| 1980-1990 | 369 |
| 1990-2000 | 226 |
| 2000-2010 | 194 |
| 2010-2019 | 615 |
| 2020-2029 | 402 |
Nicknames
Char, Charli, Charlie, Lottie
Fun facts
- Charlette functions primarily as an alternative spelling to the widely popular classic name Charlotte.
- The addition of the '-ette' suffix emphasizes a diminutive or endearing form in French naming traditions.