Charlotte is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #21 in 2011 with 2,390 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5,866 births ranking #7. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 59.3%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 134 girls born was named Charlotte. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Charlotte is a major classic meaning free person. It feels elegant, timeless, and deeply loved across generations.
The name has long royal, literary, and European history and became one of the defining girls' names of the modern era. Its success comes from combining formality with warm nickname options like Charlie and Lottie.