Charlotte
Girl name · French · pronounced SHAR-lut
Verified name
What does Charlotte mean?
Free man
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 2 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 25 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Charlie, Lottie, Lotta
Variant: Charlene, Carlotta
Related: Caroline, Carla
Using Charlotte across cultures
Popular royal name across English and French-speaking regions.
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