Charlotte

Quick answerCharlotte is a female given name of French origin. French feminine form of Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning 'free man'. In the United States, it ranked number 4 for baby girls in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to girls in the United States.

Key facts

Meaning	French feminine form of Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning 'free man'.
Origin	French
Gender	Female (girls)
Popularity (US)	#4 for baby girls in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration)

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1. What does Charlotte mean?

Short form of Germanic names beginning with irmin, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. French feminine form of Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning 'free man'. From the Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. From an English surname derived from the given name Aveline, whose origin is uncertain.

2. What language is Charlotte from?

English Germanic French Hebrew

3. What was Charlotte's U.S. popularity rank in 2024?

#4 #8 #6 #2

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Sources & last updated

• U.S. Social Security Administration — most popular baby names for 2024
• Behind the Name — meaning and origin

Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.