Charlotte Girl

Popularity: #2 · 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

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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 #5 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Charlotte has been trending down 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.

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.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 13,408 8 13,400
2024 12,610 13 12,597
2023 12,652 14 12,638
2022 12,962 10 12,952
2021 13,381 13 13,368
2020 13,107 7 13,100
2019 13,255 16 13,239
2018 13,046 8 13,038
2017 12,976 7 12,969
2016 13,128 10 13,118
2015 11,425 10 11,415
2014 10,130 7 10,123
2013 9,325 11 9,314
2012 7,488 5 7,483
2011 6,431 0 6,431
2010 5,363 5 5,358
2009 4,191 0 4,191
2008 3,671 0 3,671
2007 3,331 0 3,331
2006 2,781 0 2,781
2005 2,452 5 2,447
2004 1,994 0 1,994
2003 1,763 0 1,763
2002 1,604 0 1,604
2001 1,379 0 1,379
2000 1,105 0 1,105
1999 1,004 0 1,004
1998 997 0 997
1997 954 0 954
1996 946 0 946
1995 1,000 0 1,000
1994 942 0 942
1993 943 0 943
1992 964 0 964
1991 982 0 982
1990 964 0 964
1989 903 9 894
1988 863 0 863
1987 826 0 826
1986 860 0 860
1985 950 5 945
1984 796 6 790
1983 833 0 833
1982 794 0 794
1981 833 0 833
1980 853 5 848
1979 853 0 853
1978 828 0 828
1977 940 0 940
1976 957 0 957
1975 1,086 5 1,081
1974 1,261 10 1,251
1973 1,331 0 1,331
1972 1,535 0 1,535
1971 1,746 0 1,746
1970 1,997 6 1,991
1969 2,035 8 2,027
1968 2,008 6 2,002
1967 2,030 9 2,021
1966 2,306 5 2,301
1965 2,481 10 2,471
1964 2,428 6 2,422
1963 2,594 0 2,594
1962 2,688 10 2,678
1961 2,942 7 2,935
1960 2,794 13 2,781
1959 2,977 8 2,969
1958 3,024 9 3,015
1957 3,255 5 3,250
1956 3,283 9 3,274
1955 3,340 12 3,328
1954 3,767 7 3,760
1953 3,821 8 3,813
1952 4,211 7 4,204
1951 4,656 7 4,649
1950 4,743 8 4,735
1949 5,152 10 5,142
1948 5,179 15 5,164
1947 5,400 14 5,386
1946 4,986 16 4,970
1945 4,543 14 4,529
1944 4,948 20 4,928
1943 5,505 23 5,482
1942 5,046 24 5,022
1941 4,581 17 4,564
1940 4,306 15 4,291
1939 3,753 14 3,739
1938 3,645 19 3,626
1937 3,554 18 3,536
1936 3,568 13 3,555
1935 3,485 15 3,470
1934 3,440 6 3,434
1933 3,128 14 3,114
1932 3,372 9 3,363
1931 3,414 11 3,403
1930 3,413 7 3,406
1929 3,551 14 3,537
1928 3,486 11 3,475
1927 3,682 6 3,676
1926 3,522 10 3,512
1925 3,559 8 3,551
1924 3,623 11 3,612
1923 3,596 0 3,596
1922 3,582 0 3,582
1921 3,594 7 3,587
1920 3,629 5 3,624
1919 3,366 13 3,353
1918 3,383 10 3,373
1917 3,240 11 3,229
1916 3,001 6 2,995
1915 2,763 6 2,757
1914 2,012 5 2,007
1913 1,603 0 1,603
1912 1,375 0 1,375
1911 960 0 960
1910 896 0 896
1909 841 0 841
1908 766 0 766
1907 672 5 667
1906 619 0 619
1905 614 0 614
1904 554 0 554
1903 504 0 504
1902 524 0 524
1901 503 0 503
1900 602 0 602
1899 496 0 496
1898 569 0 569
1897 492 0 492
1896 492 0 492
1895 472 0 472
1894 484 0 484
1893 476 0 476
1892 486 0 486
1891 387 0 387
1890 417 0 417
1889 455 0 455
1888 464 0 464
1887 351 0 351
1886 368 0 368
1885 317 0 317
1884 344 0 344
1883 291 0 291
1882 257 0 257
1881 227 0 227
1880 237 0 237

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 1,044
8%
TX 1,019
8%
FL 707
6%
NY 684
5%
OH 531
4%
PA 487
4%
IL 463
4%
GA 451
4%
VA 435
3%
NC 404
3%
NJ 386
3%
MI 382
3%
IN 354
3%
TN 343
3%
MA 294
2%
MO 292
2%
WA 284
2%
CO 262
2%
WI 248
2%
AL 234
2%
SC 227
2%
AZ 226
2%
MD 225
2%
MN 225
2%
KY 204
2%
UT 189
2%
LA 173
1%
KS 166
1%
CT 155
1%
OK 149
1%
IA 140
1%
OR 135
1%
NE 107
1%
AR 99
1%
ID 95
1%
NH 93
1%
MS 74
1%
NV 71
1%
ME 60
0%
WV 56
0%
RI 48
0%
DC 48
0%
DE 46
0%
SD 45
0%
MT 41
0%
NM 37
0%
ND 29
0%
VT 28
0%
HI 25
0%
WY 17
0%
AK 15
0%