Lottie is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #48 in 2023 with 980 recorded births. This places Lottie in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,222 births ranking #31. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,782.4%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 262 girls born was named Lottie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Lottie is a charming vintage nickname linked to Charlotte and ultimately to the Charles family meaning 'free man'. It feels playful, warm, and very wearable.
Once mainly a nickname, Lottie has enjoyed renewed favour as vintage short forms came back into style. It offers the sweetness of an old-fashioned pet name with the backing of a major classic.