Charlotte
Female name · ↑ Rising
172,579
Total Births
2021
Peak Year
#3
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Charlotte
Charlotte is the French feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free woman.' It surged into the US top 10 in the 2010s-2020s. Notable Charlottes include Charlotte Brontë and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 5,619 births |
| 1890s | 5,426 births |
| 1900s | 6,139 births |
| 1910s | 11,466 births |
| 1920s | 15,051 births |
| 1930s | 14,784 births |
| 1940s | 20,011 births |
| 1950s | 14,951 births |
| 1960s | 9,524 births |
| 1970s | 4,933 births |
| 1980s | 3,269 births |
| 1990s | 3,743 births |
| 2000s | 8,299 births |
| 2010s | 25,978 births |
| 2020s | 23,386 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charlotte?
Charlotte has been given to 172,579 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2021 with 6,208 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #3.
Is Charlotte a boy or girl name?
Charlotte is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Charlotte most popular?
Charlotte was most popular in 2021, when 6,208 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Charlotte?
Charlotte first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).