Charlotte is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #23 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
French — Free woman; feminine form of Charles
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UK Rank 2024
#23
US Rank #4
About the Name Charlotte
Charlotte is holding steady in the rankings at #23. It reached its peak of #5 in 2000 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #4, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Charlotte
Unlikely. With around 1,418 UK babies named Charlotte per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Charlotte in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Charlotte has held a stable position around #23 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #5 in 2000 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Charlotte has French origins and means "Free woman; feminine form of Charles". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Charlotte include: Charlotte Riley — Charlotte Frances Riley is an English actress.; Charlotte Ross — Charlotte Ross is an American actress.; Charlotte Sullivan — Charlotte Sullivan is a Canadian actress..
Yes — Charlotte is very popular in the United States, ranked #4 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,418
UK babies named Charlotte (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.7
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Charlotte
Likely around 1 other Charlotte in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Charlotte
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Charlotte Frances Riley is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Sarah Hurst in Easy Virtue and as Catherine Earnshaw in ITV's adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
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. The Acts of Union 1800 unified Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Charlotte Ross is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Eve Donovan on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1987 to 1991, and as Detective Connie McDowell on the ABC police procedural drama series NYPD Blue from 2001 to 2004.
Charlotte Hawkins Brown was an American author, educator, civil rights activist, and founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia, North Carolina.
Charlotte Sullivan is a Canadian actress. Her credits include Harriet the Spy, Goosebumps, The New Ghostwriter Mysteries, How to Deal, Fever Pitch, MVP, The Cry of the Owl, Rookie Blue, The Kennedys, The Colony, Chicago Fire, Mary Kills People, Caught, Wynonna Earp, Law & Order: Organized Crime, and Pretty Hard Cases.
Charlotte, Princess Royal, was Queen of Württemberg as the wife of King Frederick I. She was the eldest daughter and fourth child of George III of the United Kingdom and his wife, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.