Sharlotte Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: shar-LOT //ʃɑːrˈlɒt//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: free man; English: diminutive of Charlotte
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sharlotte is a variant of Charlotte, which has its roots in the Old French name "Charlot," a diminutive of "Charles." The name Charles itself originates from the Germanic name "Karl," meaning "free man." The transition from Charles to Charlotte occurred through the Latin "Carolus," which was adopted into Old French as "Charles" and subsequently evolved into "Charlot." The name Charlotte was introduced into English in the 17th century, particularly gaining traction through the influence of French culture and the royal connections of the name, especially with the marriage of King George III of England to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1761. Historically, the name Charlotte has been borne by several notable figures, including Queen Charlotte, who was a patron of the arts and education.
The name also appears in literary works, such as in the novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë, published in the 19th century, which further solidified its cultural significance. Additionally, the name has biblical connections through the name Charles, as it is often associated with the concept of freedom, a theme prevalent in various historical contexts.
Culturally, Charlotte has been associated with qualities such as strength and independence, reflecting its meaning. The name has also been linked to various traditions and customs, particularly in European societies where it has been embraced by royalty and nobility.
The diminutive "Lottie" has emerged as a popular affectionate form, further enriching the name's legacy. Overall, Sharlotte, as a variant of Charlotte, carries with it a rich history and a tapestry of cultural significance that has endured through the centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sharlotte was first seen in the United States in 1930.
Sharlotte has ranked as high as #7159 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Sharlotte has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sharlotte 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 Sharlotte 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 Sharlotte.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 34 |
| 2024 | 35 | 35 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 |
| 2022 | 18 | 18 |
| 2021 | 25 | 25 |
| 2020 | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 27 | 27 |
| 2018 | 18 | 18 |
| 2017 | 22 | 22 |
| 2016 | 21 | 21 |
| 2015 | 14 | 14 |
| 2014 | 11 | 11 |
| 2013 | 19 | 19 |
| 2012 | 10 | 10 |
| 2011 | 15 | 15 |
| 2010 | 10 | 10 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 13 | 13 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 | 8 |
| 1985 | 10 | 10 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 12 | 12 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
| 1979 | 11 | 11 |
| 1978 | 10 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 11 | 11 |
| 1974 | 11 | 11 |
| 1973 | 17 | 17 |
| 1972 | 15 | 15 |
| 1971 | 15 | 15 |
| 1970 | 15 | 15 |
| 1969 | 11 | 11 |
| 1968 | 15 | 15 |
| 1967 | 13 | 13 |
| 1966 | 15 | 15 |
| 1965 | 13 | 13 |
| 1964 | 17 | 17 |
| 1963 | 8 | 8 |
| 1962 | 14 | 14 |
| 1961 | 24 | 24 |
| 1960 | 16 | 16 |
| 1959 | 21 | 21 |
| 1958 | 13 | 13 |
| 1957 | 27 | 27 |
| 1956 | 15 | 15 |
| 1955 | 13 | 13 |
| 1954 | 24 | 24 |
| 1953 | 14 | 14 |
| 1952 | 17 | 17 |
| 1951 | 21 | 21 |
| 1950 | 20 | 20 |
| 1949 | 21 | 21 |
| 1948 | 26 | 26 |
| 1947 | 16 | 16 |
| 1946 | 19 | 19 |
| 1945 | 16 | 16 |
| 1944 | 9 | 9 |
| 1943 | 15 | 15 |
| 1942 | 14 | 14 |
| 1941 | 10 | 10 |
| 1940 | 5 | 5 |
| 1938 | 8 | 8 |
| 1937 | 8 | 8 |
| 1936 | 6 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Sharlotte (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 |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |