Charlotte
Charlotte is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Free man or petite.
Origin and history
Charlotte originated as a French feminine diminutive of Charles, which traces back to a Germanic word meaning free man. Although overwhelmingly used for females in the United States, it appears occasionally in official male birth records. Its usage for boys remains rare and uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
771 babies in the United States have been named Charlotte since 1880. It ranks #3905 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- DC (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 51 |
| 1920-1930 | 72 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 168 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 74 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 79 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Fun facts
- Charlotte developed in France during the Middle Ages as a diminutive form of the royal name Charles.
- While predominantly feminine, SSA records show over 700 registered male births with the name Charlotte since 1880.