Charlotte
Charlotte is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #25 in 2025. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
French — Free woman; feminine form of Charles
About the Name Charlotte
Charlotte ranked #25 in 2025, down from its peak of #5 in 2000 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Etymologically, Charlotte comes from French, where it means "Free woman; feminine form of Charles". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Charlotte is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Charlotte on the register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #2, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Charlotte
- Charlotte Riley — Charlotte Frances Riley is an English actress.
- Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz — Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was Queen of Great Britain and Ireland as the wife of King George III from their marriage on 8 September 1761 until her death in 1818.
- Charlotte Ross — Charlotte Ross is an American actress.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Charlotte
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Charlotte
Almost certainly the only Charlotte in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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