Charlotte

Meaning of Charlotte

It's the feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'petite' and 'feminine'.

Charlotte has French, Germanic roots — browse every French, Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Charlotte

Charlotte is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #2 in 2025 from #289 in 2000.

Notable people named Charlotte

• Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
  British royal family member
• Charlotte Brontë
  Celebrated 19th-century English novelist
• Queen Charlotte
  18th-century British Queen Consort
• Charlotte Gainsbourg
  French-British actress and singer
• Charlotte Flair
  Professional WWE wrestler

Questions about the name Charlotte

What does the name Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means it's the feminine form of charles, meaning 'free man' or 'petite' and 'feminine', and it comes from French, Germanic origins.

Is Charlotte a boy's or a girl's name?

Charlotte is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Charlotte?

In 2025, Charlotte ranked #2 for girls, up from #4 the year before.

When was Charlotte most popular?

Charlotte peaked at #2 in 2025.