Charlotte is an extremely popular girls' name in United States, ranking #3 in 2023 with 12,628 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 13,400 births ranking #2. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,234.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 127 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.