Charolette
Charolette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Free woman; petite and free.
Origin and history
Charolette is a variant spelling of Charlotte, a French feminine diminutive of Charles. It ultimately traces back to the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. In the United States, it functions as a less common phonetic spelling variant of the classic favorite Charlotte.
Popularity in the United States
3,536 babies in the United States have been named Charolette since 1880. It ranks #2977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1897.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.5 %)
- KY (15.6 %)
- TN (10.8 %)
- WV (9.2 %)
- OK (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 40 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 284 |
| 1940-1950 | 765 |
| 1950-1960 | 652 |
| 1960-1970 | 529 |
| 1970-1980 | 306 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 90 |
| 2000-2010 | 99 |
| 2010-2019 | 316 |
| 2020-2029 | 204 |
Nicknames
Char, Charlie, Lottie
Fun facts
- Charolette is an alternative spelling of Charlotte, which consistently ranks among the top female names in the U.S.
- The name ultimately derives from the Old High German word 'karl', meaning 'free man'.