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
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.
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.
See more girl names starting with C.
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.