Charlotte (given name)


Charlotte is a feminine given name. It is a female form of the male name Charles. It is of French or Italian origin, meaning "free man" or "petite". It dates back to at least the 14th century.

Popularity

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Charlotte was the 31st most popular girl name in 2013 in the United States.
It was the most popular name for girls in Australia in 2013.
In 2015 it was the 21st popular girl name both in England and Wales, having been a constant presence among the top ten girls' names there since the 1980s.
In 2022, in the United States, the name Charlotte was given to 12,891 girls, ranking it as the third most popular name. It was also the third most popular name given to girls in Canada that year.

Notable people

Royalty

The following women are usually identified as Charlotte with an appended title rather than a surname:

Other people

Fictional characters