Sharlot Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAR-lot /ˈʃɑːrlɒt/
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: free man; French: diminutive of Charlotte
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sharlot is a variant of Charlotte, which has its roots in the Old French name "Charlot," a diminutive form of "Charles." The name Charles itself derives 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 as a feminine form of Charles, gaining popularity in France and subsequently spreading to other European countries, including England, where it was adopted in the 18th century.
Historically, the name Charlotte has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest significant bearers was Charlotte of Savoy, who became Queen of France in the 15th century.
The name gained further prominence through the literary works of the 18th century, particularly with the publication of "Charlotte Temple" by Susanna Rowson in 1791, which was one of the first American bestsellers. Additionally, the name has been borne by various queens and princesses throughout European history, enhancing its regal connotations.
Culturally, Charlotte has been embraced in various traditions and has often symbolized grace and femininity. The name has been associated with the qualities of strength and independence, reflecting its etymological roots in the concept of freedom.
In literature and art, Charlotte has been depicted as a character embodying these traits, contributing to its lasting appeal. The diminutive form "Lottie" has also emerged, providing a more casual and affectionate variant of the name, which has been used historically in various contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sharlot was first seen in the United States in 1931.
Sharlot has ranked as high as #981 nationally, which occurred in 1949, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Sharlot has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sharlot 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 Sharlot was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sharlot
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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 Sharlot.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 |