Charlette Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: shar-LET //ʃɑːrˈlɛt//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: free man; English: little Charles
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Charlette is derived from the French name Charlotte, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Charles. The etymology of Charles can be traced back to the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'man'.
This name made its way into Old French as Charles, and the feminine form Charlotte emerged in the medieval period, particularly gaining popularity in France during the 17th century. The name Charlette, as a variant, likely developed as an Anglicized form of Charlotte, reflecting the phonetic preferences of English speakers while retaining the original's essence.
Historically, the name Charlotte has been borne by several notable figures, including Charlotte of Savoy, the queen consort of King Louis XI of France in the 15th century, and later by Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III of Great Britain in the 18th century. The name also appears in literary contexts, such as in the works of the 19th-century author Charlotte Brontë, whose novels contributed to the cultural significance of the name.
The use of Charlotte in various royal and literary contexts helped solidify its status and appeal across Europe. Culturally, the name Charlette and its variants have been associated with qualities such as nobility and grace, often linked to the historical figures who bore the name.
The diminutive form, Charlie, has also been used affectionately, reflecting a softer, more personal connection to the name. The enduring nature of Charlette can be attributed to its rich historical roots and the positive associations it has garnered over centuries, making it a name with both elegance and depth.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charlette was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Charlette has ranked as high as #1037 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Charlette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Charlette 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 Charlette was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Charlette (2024)
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.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 5 |
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 Charlette.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1979 | 55 |
| 1978 | 49 |
| 1977 | 52 |
| 1976 | 58 |
| 1975 | 56 |
| 1974 | 47 |
| 1973 | 63 |
| 1972 | 77 |
| 1971 | 85 |
| 1970 | 84 |
| 1969 | 73 |
| 1968 | 65 |
| 1967 | 64 |
| 1966 | 83 |
| 1965 | 77 |
| 1964 | 82 |
| 1963 | 74 |
| 1962 | 55 |
| 1961 | 55 |
| 1960 | 57 |
| 1959 | 56 |
| 1958 | 39 |
| 1957 | 63 |
| 1956 | 52 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1954 | 61 |
| 1953 | 42 |
| 1952 | 45 |
| 1951 | 66 |
| 1950 | 62 |
| 1949 | 68 |
| 1948 | 41 |
| 1947 | 64 |
| 1946 | 56 |
| 1945 | 39 |
| 1944 | 50 |
| 1943 | 50 |
| 1942 | 32 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1938 | 26 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1915 | 8 |