Names Starting With C
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
#62020
#42021
#32022
#32023
#32024
#32025
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 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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