Charlotte Boy

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAR-lot / /ˈʃɑːrlət/

French; Latin

Meaning

French: free man; Latin: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Charlotte is derived from the French name Charles, which means 'free man.' It has been used as a feminine name since the 18th century but has also been adopted for boys in some cultures. The name has royal associations, particularly in Britain and France. Charlotte has been a popular name across various countries and cultures.

Trend Summary

Charlotte has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

CharlestonCharlesCharleyCarlCharlieChaseCarterCyrus

Variants

  • Charlie
  • Lottie

International Variants

  • Carolina (Spanish)
  • Carlota (Spanish)
  • Charlot (French)

Famous people named Charlotte

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Fictional characters named Charlotte

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Sibling Suggestions

JamesHenryOliverWilliamBenjaminAlexander

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Charlotte was first seen in the United States in 1907. Charlotte has ranked as high as #905 nationally, which occurred in 1942, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Charlotte has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Charlotte (1989)

StateBirthsShare
DC 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19075
19145
19156
19166
191711
191810
191913
19205
19217
192411
19258
192610
19276
192811
192914
19307
193111
19329
193314
19346
193515
193613
193718
193819
193914
194015
194117
194224
194323
194420
194514
194616
194714
194815
194910
19508
19517
19527
19538
19547
195512
19569
19575
19589
19598
196013
19617
196210
19646
196510
19665
19679
19686
19698
19706
197410
19755
19805
19846
19855
19899
20055
20105
20125
201311
20147
201510
201610
20177
20188
201916
20207
202113
202210
202314
202412