Charlotte

Charlotte is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12,552 girls in the United States.

Charlotte at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɑː.lət/

About the name Charlotte

Charlotte belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Charlotte first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3 in 2021, and in 2024 12,552 babies received the name — 439,944 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Charlotte in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#3 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Charlotte in 2024
12,552
Total since 1880
439,944

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Charlotte mean?

The meaning of Charlotte is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Charlotte a boy or girl name?

Charlotte is a girl name. In 2024, 12,552 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Charlotte?

Charlotte comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Charlotte?

Charlotte first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #3 in 2021, and 12,552 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Charlotte?

Charlotte is pronounced /ˈʃɑː.lət/ (IPA).

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