Charlotte
Charlotte is a French feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'. The name has royal connections across European monarchies and carries an air of timeless sophistication.
Current Popularity
#4 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Strong literary and royal heritage
- •Offers versatile nickname options from tomboyish to feminine
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
Similar Names
Famous People
Charlotte Brontë
Author of 'Jane Eyre'
Charlotte Rampling
Acclaimed British actress
Princess Charlotte of Wales
British royal family member
Charlotte Gainsbourg
French-British actress and singer
Statistics
439,944
Total births since 1880
2021
Peak year
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