Charlotte Girl

Popularity: #4 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAR-lot //ˈʃɑːrlət//

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: free man; Latin: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Charlotte is of French origin, derived from the masculine name Charles, which itself comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man". The transition from Charles to Charlotte occurred in the 16th century, when the French diminutive form was adopted, indicating a feminine counterpart.

The name entered the English language through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when French culture and language significantly impacted England. The earliest recorded use of Charlotte in England can be traced back to the 17th century, although it was not widely used until later.

Historically, Charlotte has been borne by several notable figures, including Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who became Queen of Great Britain in the 18th century as the wife of King George III. Her influence helped popularize the name in English-speaking countries.

Additionally, the name appears in literary works, such as in the character Charlotte Temple from the novel by Susanna Rowson published in 1791, which contributed to its cultural resonance. The name also features in various royal lineages across Europe, further solidifying its status.

Culturally, Charlotte has been associated with qualities of elegance and refinement, often linked to the ideals of femininity in various historical contexts. The name has also been embraced in various forms of art and literature, symbolizing grace and strength.

The diminutive form "Lottie" has also been used historically, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar variants of names. Overall, Charlotte's enduring appeal can be attributed to its rich linguistic roots, historical significance, and cultural associations.

Famous people named Charlotte

In this section, you will find notable people named Charlotte. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Charlotte who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Charlotte who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Charlotte Brontë is a novelist best known for Jane Eyre, Shirley, and Villette.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a writer and social reformer best known for The Yellow Wallpaper, Women and Economics, and Herland.

Charlotte Rampling is an actress best known for The Night Porter, 45 Years, and Swimming Pool.

Charlotte Church is a singer and television presenter best known for Voice of an Angel, Dream a Dream, and her television appearances.

Charlotte Gainsbourg is an actress and singer best known for Antichrist, Nymphomaniac, and her music career.

Charlotte Figi is known for her advocacy in the medical cannabis movement and as a patient with Dravet syndrome.

Charlotte Dujardin is an equestrian best known for her Olympic gold medals in dressage.

Fictional characters named Charlotte

The following list of fictional characters named Charlotte is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Charlotte is a fictional character from the novel Charlotte's Web. She is a wise and caring spider who befriends a pig named Wilbur and helps save his life through her cleverness.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Charlotte, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AmeliaOliviaSophiaIsabellaEvelynGraceMia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Charlotte. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CarolineCatherineChloeJulietteMadelineVictoriaElizabeth

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Charlotte was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Charlotte has ranked as high as #6 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Charlotte has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Charlotte 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 Charlotte was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Charlotte (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
CA 1,044
9%
TX 1,019
8%
FL 707
6%
NY 684
6%
OH 531
4%
PA 487
4%
IL 463
4%
GA 451
4%
VA 435
4%
NC 404
3%
NJ 386
3%
IN 354
3%
TN 343
3%
MA 294
2%
MO 292
2%

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 Charlotte.

YearBirths
202412,552
202312,628
202212,944
202113,362
202013,097
201913,236
201813,036
201712,965
201613,117
201511,415
201410,120
20139,311
20127,482
20116,430
20105,358
20094,191
20083,671
20073,330
20062,781
20052,446
20041,994
20031,763
20021,604
20011,379
20001,105
19991,004
1998997
1997954
1996946
1995999
1994942
1993943
1992964
1991982
1990964
1989894
1988863
1987827
1986860
1985945
1984790
1983834
1982794
1981833
1980848
1979853
1978829
1977940
1976957
19751,081
19741,251
19731,331
19721,535
19711,746
19701,991
19692,027
19682,002
19672,021
19662,301
19652,471
19642,422
19632,595
19622,678
19612,934
19602,781
19592,969
19583,015
19573,250
19563,274
19553,327
19543,760
19533,814
19524,204
19514,649
19504,736
19495,142
19485,164
19475,386
19464,970
19454,529
19444,928
19435,482
19425,022
19414,564
19404,291
19393,739
19383,625
19373,537
19363,555
19353,470
19343,434
19333,114
19323,363
19313,403
19303,406
19293,537
19283,475
19273,676
19263,512
19253,551
19243,612
19233,596
19223,582
19213,587
19203,624
19193,353
19183,373
19173,229
19162,995
19152,757
19142,007
19131,603
19121,375
1911960
1910896
1909841
1908766
1907667
1906619
1905614
1904554
1903504
1902524
1901503
1900602
1899496
1898569
1897492
1896492
1895472
1894484
1893476
1892486
1891387
1890417
1889455
1888464
1887351
1886368
1885317
1884344
1883291
1882257
1881227
1880237