Charlotte is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #307 in 1999 with 1,004 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 13,400 births ranking #2. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 1,767 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.