Carlotte Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kar-LOTT /kɑːrˈlɒt/
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: free woman; English: diminutive of Charlotte
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Carlotte is a variant of Charlotte, which has its roots in the Old French name "Charlot," a diminutive of "Charles." The name Charles itself originates from the Germanic name "Karl," meaning "free man." The transition from Karl to Charles occurred through the Latin "Carolus," which was adopted into Old French as Charlot. The name Charlotte emerged in the 17th century and was popularized in France, particularly through the influence of the French royal family and the literary works of the time.
The name entered the English language during the 18th century, largely due to the popularity of Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III of England, who reigned from 1760 to 1820. Historically, Charlotte has been associated with various notable figures, including Saint Charlotte, who is venerated in some Christian traditions.
The name gained further prominence through literary references, such as in the works of authors like Charlotte Brontë, a significant figure in English literature during the 19th century. The name's enduring appeal can be traced back to its royal connections and its representation of nobility and grace.
Culturally, Charlotte has been embraced in various forms across different languages and regions, often symbolizing femininity and strength. The diminutive form "Lottie" has also been used historically, reflecting a more affectionate or informal version of the name.
The name Carlotte, while less common, carries the same historical and cultural weight, embodying the qualities associated with its root name Charlotte.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carlotte was first seen in the United States in 1960.
Carlotte has ranked as high as #1140 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Carlotte has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Carlotte 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 Carlotte was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Carlotte
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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 Carlotte.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |