Charlotte
Charlotte: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หสษห.lษt/ ยท /หสษษน.lษt/
Meaning and origin of Charlotte
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From French Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Middle High German Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). Coined by British-Dutch surveyor Samuel Holland.
How popular is Charlotte?
Since 1880, 453,433 girls and 771 boys in the U.S. have been named Charlotte (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1373 in 1907. In 2025 it ranked #2 for girls, with 13,408 babies given the name.
Names similar to Charlotte
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Sibling name ideas for Charlotte
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Charlotte FAQ
What does the name Charlotte mean?
A female given name from French. From French Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Middle High German Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). Coined by British-Dutch surveyor Samuel Holland.
What is the origin of the name Charlotte?
Charlotte is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Charlotte?
Since 1880, 453,433 girls and 771 boys in the U.S. have been named Charlotte (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1373 in 1907. In 2025 it ranked #2 for girls, with 13,408 babies given the name.
Is Charlotte a boy or girl name?
Charlotte is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 453,433 girls and 771 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.