All about the name

Charolotte

Female

« Charlotte is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the masculine name Charles, meaning "free man" or "strong". It has been used since the Middle Ages and was popularized by several royal figures in France and England. Today, Charlotte is widely popular globally, often associated with elegance and sophistication. »

#37509 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Charlotte is a feminine given name of French origin. It comes from the masculine French given name Charles, which means "free man" or "strong". The name Charlotte is a feminized form of Charles, and it has been in use since the Middle Ages. The name Charlotte first became popular among the nobility in France during the 14th century. It was the name of several royal figures, including Charlotte of Saxe-Meiningen, who was a queen consort of Wurttemberg, and Charlotte of Cyprus, who was a princess of the House of Lusignan. In English-speaking countries, the name Charlotte began to gain popularity in the 18th century. It was the name of several British queens and princesses, including Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who was the wife of King George III, and Princess Charlotte of Wales, who was the only child of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer. Today, Charlotte is a popular given name for girls in many countries around the world. It has been among the top 100 names for girls in the United States since the 1970s, and it was the fifth most popular girl's name in England and Wales in 2018. The name Charlotte is often associated with elegance, sophistication, and charm, but its meaning and history are what make it truly special.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Charolotte since 1880

Total births
38
Total since 1880
Peak year
1950
7 births
in 1983
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years