Will my child share the name Lotte with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Lotte per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lotte in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lotte becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lotte is declining: down 2,028 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #1,472 in 2003.

Is Lotte a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lotte is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Lotte a popular baby name in the United States?

Lotte does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5927

Lotte

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Lotte is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lotte in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#5927

About the Name Lotte

Lotte is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 883 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1472 in 2003 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Lotte is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lotte in their class.