Charlotte
Charlotte is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Free person; petite.
Origin and history
Charlotte is a feminine name of French origin, derived as a diminutive of Charles. It historically means 'free person' or 'petite'. It has seen a major resurgence in the United States, becoming one of the top female names in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
453,433 babies in the United States have been named Charlotte since 1880. It ranks #77 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #3.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.7 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,311 |
| 1890-1900 | 4,771 |
| 1900-1910 | 6,194 |
| 1910-1920 | 22,548 |
| 1920-1930 | 35,752 |
| 1930-1940 | 34,646 |
| 1940-1950 | 49,478 |
| 1950-1960 | 36,997 |
| 1960-1970 | 24,232 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,513 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,486 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,696 |
| 2000-2010 | 24,266 |
| 2010-2019 | 102,488 |
| 2020-2029 | 78,055 |
Famous people named Charlotte
- Charlotte Brontë: Novelist, Poet
- Charlotte Rae: Actress, Singer
- Charlotte Flair: Professional Wrestler
Nicknames
Lottie, Charlie, Char, Lola
Fun facts
- The name has a long royal lineage, notably borne by Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom and Princess Charlotte of Wales.
- Charlotte Brontë, author of Jane Eyre, is one of the most famous literary figures to bear the name.