✦ Girl’s name · US records 1880–2024
Charlotte
French feminine form in the Charles family
Charlotte appeared in the US girl naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 2021. It is a 2-syllable girl name ranked #91 by total recorded use.
#91girl rank
2021peak year
2syllables
Origin of the spelling
Origin & meaning
OriginFrench feminine form in the Charles family
MeaningA French feminine diminutive of Charles.
Charlotte is a French feminine diminutive of Charles. It entered Britain in the 17th century and has long circulated between French, English, Germanic, and Scandinavian naming traditions.
The name was present in the early 20th-century United States, then returned strongly to American use after its late-20th-century popularity in France and England.
Related forms
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Reviewed 2026-08-15 · Sources
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