Charlotte
“Free man, petite and feminine form of Charles”
About the name Charlotte
Charlotte manages to be regal and approachable at once, which explains why it has sat in the American top five for a decade without wearing out. A British princess in 2015 confirmed a rise that was already well underway.
Charlotte is a girl name of French origin, pronounced SHAR-lot. On the NameRarity scale it scores 2 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2020s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Charlotte?
Charlotte sits at approximately #3 in recent US rankings. Roughly 8,320 people per million carry it — about 1 in 120. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 8.
Famous people named Charlotte
- Charlotte BronteEnglish novelist, author of Jane Eyre
- Charlotte GainsbourgFrench-British actress and singer
Spellings and variants of Charlotte
Names similar to Charlotte
Caroline
KAIR-oh-line
Free woman
Colette
koh-LET
Victory of the people
Claire
KLAIR
Clear, bright
Coraline
KOR-ah-line
Coral, or a blend of Cora and Caroline
Camila
kah-MEE-lah
Young ceremonial attendant
Celeste
seh-LEST
Heavenly
Charmika
chur-MEE-kaa
Graceful of form, pleasing to see
Frances
FRAN-siss
From France, or free one
Charlotte — frequently asked questions
What does the name Charlotte mean?
Charlotte means "Free man, petite and feminine form of Charles". It is a name of French origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Charlotte?
Charlotte is pronounced SHAR-lot, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Charlotte?
Charlotte scores 2 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 120 people carry it — about 8,320 per million.
What is the numerology number for Charlotte?
Charlotte carries the expression number 3, known as The Storyteller. Its soul urge number is 3 and its personality number is 9.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Charlotte?
The lucky number for Charlotte is 3 (with 12, 21, 30 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Lilac Amethyst. The traditional lucky day is Thursday and the associated gemstone is Amethyst.
Is Charlotte a popular name?
Charlotte currently sits around rank #3 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.