Charlotte
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Free Man; Petite
Background: The name Charlotte originates from the French name 'Charles,' meaning 'free man' or 'petite.' This name is rooted in the Latin word 'carolus', which translates similarly to 'free man,' highlighting its connection to concepts of freedom and nobility.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#79
Total births
440,706
Most popular decade
2020s
(193,917 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+6 ranks)
Years in Top 100
77
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1907
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,345
- Peak year
- 1942
- Peak year births
- 24
- Peak rank
- #1,421
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 12
- Recent rank
- #6,811
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 237
- First year rank
- #91
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 13,362
- Peak rank
- #3
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 12,552
- Recent rank
- #4
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).