Charlet Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAR-let /ʃɑːrˈlɛt/
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: free man; English: diminutive of Charlotte
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Charlet is derived from the Old French name "Charlot," which is a diminutive form of "Charles." The name Charles itself originates from the Germanic name "Karl," meaning "man" or "free man." This name made its way into Old French as "Charles," and subsequently evolved into various forms, including Charlet. The transition into English occurred through Norman influence in the 11th century, following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, which brought many Old French names into the English lexicon.
Historically, the name Charles has been borne by numerous significant figures, including Charlemagne (Charles the Great), who was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD and is a pivotal figure in European history. The name has also been associated with various kings and saints throughout the Middle Ages, contributing to its prominence in Christian contexts.
The name Charlet, while less common, retains the historical weight of its root name, linking it to this rich heritage. Culturally, names derived from Charles have often symbolized nobility and strength, reflecting the qualities associated with the historical figures who bore them.
The diminutive form Charlet may evoke a sense of affection or endearment, often used in familial or intimate contexts. This connection to the broader tradition of namesakes and their historical significance has allowed Charlet to maintain a presence in various cultures, particularly in regions influenced by French and Germanic traditions.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charlet was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Charlet has ranked as high as #1093 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Charlet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Charlet 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 Charlet was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Charlet
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Charlet.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |