Carlotta Girl

Popularity: #901 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkar-LO-ta / kɑːrˈlɒtə

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: free woman; Spanish: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Carlotta is a diminutive form of the name Carla, which is derived from Charles. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain. It has been associated with nobility and royalty, notably through historical figures such as Queen Carlotta of Belgium. The name has also gained popularity in literature and the arts.

Trend Summary

Carlotta has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking vintage names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Carla
  • Charlotte

International Variants

  • Carlota (Spanish)
  • Charlotte (French)
  • Karolina (Polish)

Famous people named Carlotta

Carlotta Grisi was an Italian ballet dancer known for her role in the ballet 'Giselle'.

Carlotta of Belgium was a queen consort known for her influence in Belgian history.

Carlotta Nillson was a Swedish artist recognized for her contributions to the art scene.

Carlotta Monti was an Italian actress known for her work in early 20th-century cinema.

Fictional characters named Carlotta

Carlotta is a character in the novel 'The Phantom of the Opera' by Gaston Leroux, known for her role as a prima donna.

Carlotta is a character in the animated film 'The Aristocats', where she is a cat with a strong personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Carlotta was first seen in the United States in 1880. Carlotta has ranked as high as #752 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, New York, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Carlotta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Carlotta (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 15
50%
TX 10
33%
CA 5
17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
18818
18828
18838
188412
18855
18865
18879
18898
18916
18928
18936
189415
18958
189612
189712
18987
18997
190012
19016
19037
190411
190511
19066
190711
190810
190913
191016
191114
191217
191327
191416
191522
191630
191730
191833
191939
192035
192131
192231
192328
192431
192534
192628
192738
192832
192934
193031
193126
193231
193333
193445
193535
193656
193741
193839
193963
194053
194153
1942117
1943113
194491
194566
194671
1947188
1948255
1949218
1950180
1951160
1952123
1953136
1954122
1955129
195697
1957118
1958112
1959109
1960117
196194
196287
196398
196492
196561
196683
196789
196882
196969
1970108
1971115
197292
197396
197472
197597
197652
197752
197853
197950
198047
198142
198246
198335
198433
198548
198624
198728
198827
198936
199029
199129
199236
199327
199417
199515
199618
199716
199820
19996
200017
200114
200210
200319
200414
20058
200614
200711
200817
20096
201012
201120
201211
201310
201416
201517
201616
201723
201818
201917
202027
202133
202245
202331
202449