Carlette Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kar-LET //kɑːˈlɛt//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: Little Charles; English: Strong
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Carlette is of French origin, derived from the name Charlotte, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Charles. The etymology of Charles traces back to the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "man." The name Charlotte gained prominence in France during the 18th century, particularly after the publication of works by notable authors and the influence of French royalty.
The name Carlette likely emerged as a variant or diminutive of Charlotte, reflecting the linguistic and cultural trends of the time. Historically, the name Charlotte has been associated with various notable figures, including Queen Charlotte of England, who was the wife of King George III in the 18th century.
Her influence helped popularize the name in English-speaking countries. Additionally, the name Charlotte appears in literary works, such as in the novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë, published in the 19th century, which further solidified its cultural significance.
The variant Carlette, while less common, carries the same roots and reflects the tradition of creating feminine forms of masculine names in French. Culturally, names derived from Charles and its variants have been associated with nobility and strength, contributing to their endurance through the centuries.
The name Carlette, while not as widely recognized as Charlotte, embodies the same qualities of elegance and resilience. The use of diminutives in French naming conventions often conveys affection and familiarity, which may explain the appeal of Carlette as a softer, more intimate form of Charlotte.
Overall, Carlette represents a blend of historical depth and cultural resonance, rooted in a rich linguistic heritage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carlette was first seen in the United States in 1942.
Carlette has ranked as high as #2661 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, New York, California, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Carlette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Carlette is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Carlette was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Carlette.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 |
| 1987 | 11 | 11 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 |
| 1985 | 11 | 11 |
| 1984 | 10 | 10 |
| 1983 | 13 | 13 |
| 1982 | 13 | 13 |
| 1981 | 19 | 19 |
| 1980 | 16 | 16 |
| 1979 | 15 | 15 |
| 1978 | 12 | 12 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7 |
| 1976 | 19 | 19 |
| 1975 | 21 | 21 |
| 1974 | 26 | 26 |
| 1973 | 26 | 26 |
| 1972 | 25 | 25 |
| 1971 | 30 | 30 |
| 1970 | 41 | 41 |
| 1969 | 42 | 42 |
| 1968 | 33 | 33 |
| 1967 | 40 | 40 |
| 1966 | 45 | 45 |
| 1965 | 44 | 44 |
| 1964 | 25 | 25 |
| 1963 | 36 | 36 |
| 1962 | 27 | 27 |
| 1961 | 28 | 28 |
| 1960 | 34 | 34 |
| 1959 | 26 | 26 |
| 1958 | 31 | 31 |
| 1957 | 25 | 25 |
| 1956 | 19 | 19 |
| 1955 | 17 | 17 |
| 1954 | 14 | 14 |
| 1953 | 15 | 15 |
| 1952 | 23 | 23 |
| 1951 | 18 | 18 |
| 1950 | 6 | 6 |
| 1949 | 14 | 14 |
| 1948 | 11 | 11 |
| 1947 | 14 | 14 |
| 1946 | 8 | 8 |
| 1945 | 8 | 8 |
| 1944 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 12 | 12 |
| 1942 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Carlette (1975)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |