Name meaning & stats
Charlotte
Charlotte (French origin). 346,728 US babies since 1940, peak 2025. Notable Charlottes are 1.6× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
French
A feminine form of Charles.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2025
346,728 US babies were named Charlotte between 1940 and 2025.
Where Charlottes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 53 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 44 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | High · 25 people |
| Footballer | 1.6× | High · 25 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, Charlottes show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Charlotte has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Charlotte is the main spelling
- Charlotte 98%
- Charlette 1%
- Charolette 1%
- Charlet <1%
- Charlott <1%
- Charlett <1%
- Charolett <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2025)