Charlotte
French girl's name meaning “free woman”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- French
- Meaning
- free woman
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 9
- US rank (2023)
- #3
- Born in 2023
- 12,628
- Peak year
- 2023 (#3)
Meaning & origin
Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic root meaning 'free man'. It has long been a royal name across Europe.
Is Charlotte a French name?
Yes — Charlotte is a French name meaning "free woman". Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic root meaning 'free man'. It has long been a royal name across Europe.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Charlotte ranked #3 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 12,628 US girls were given the name Charlotte.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #3 in 2023
“Unranked” means Charlotte was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Charlotte
Charlotte is spelled C-H-A-R-L-O-T-T-E — 9 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Charlize.
Variants
Charlize
Nicknames
Charlie, Lottie, Char
Charlotte: frequently asked questions
What does the name Charlotte mean?
Charlotte is a French name meaning "free woman". Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic root meaning 'free man'. It has long been a royal name across Europe.
Where does the name Charlotte come from?
Charlotte is of French origin. Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic root meaning 'free man'. It has long been a royal name across Europe.
Is Charlotte a boy or a girl name?
Charlotte is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Charlotte?
In 2023, 12,628 US girls were given the name Charlotte.
Is Charlotte a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Charlotte ranked #3 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Charlotte?
Common nicknames for Charlotte include Charlie, Lottie, Char.
How do you spell Charlotte?
Charlotte is spelled C-H-A-R-L-O-T-T-E. Related spellings include Charlize.
How common is the name Charlotte?
In 2023, 12,628 US girls were given the name Charlotte. In the latest US data, Charlotte ranked #3 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Charlotte a French name?
Yes — Charlotte is a French name meaning "free woman". Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic root meaning 'free man'. It has long been a royal name across Europe.
What does Charlotte mean in French?
In French, Charlotte means "free woman". Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic root meaning 'free man'. It has long been a royal name across Europe.