Lottie
Lottie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man or petty; diminutive of Charlotte.
Origin and history
Lottie originated as a diminutive of Charlotte, which derives from the Germanic name Charles meaning 'free man'. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S., it has recently seen a vintage revival. It offers a charming, classic feel with a soft, friendly cadence.
Popularity in the United States
48,352 babies in the United States have been named Lottie since 1880. It ranks #600 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #791.
States where it is most popular
- NC (7.2 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- GA (7 %)
- SC (6.7 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,888 |
| 1890-1900 | 5,499 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,482 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,650 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,340 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,237 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,799 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,680 |
| 1960-1970 | 859 |
| 1970-1980 | 423 |
| 1980-1990 | 294 |
| 1990-2000 | 219 |
| 2000-2010 | 228 |
| 2010-2019 | 749 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,005 |
Famous people named Lottie
- Lottie Dod: Tennis Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Lottie was a top 100 name for girls in the United States during the late 19th century.
- It originally developed as a pet form of Charlotte, which shares its roots with the male name Charles.