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GirlFrench#3 in 2025

Charlotte

Charlotte is a girls' name of French origin meaning “Free woman, petite.” It ranked #3 in the United States in 2025.

Pronunciation

SHAR-luht

Meaning & Origin

The name Charlotte means “Free woman, petite.” It comes from the French language tradition.

Feminine form of Charles. Received a boost from Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (born 2015).

Popularity Over Time

#6
2020
#4
2021
#3
2022
#3
2023
#3
2024
#3
2025
YearRank
2025#3
2024#3
2023#3
2022#3
2021#4
2020#6

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

Famous People Named Charlotte

  • Charlotte Brontë
  • Princess Charlotte
  • Charlotte Gainsbourg

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