Charlotte
girl name#2 in 2025Charlotte entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 2025, ranks #2 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2
rank today
#2
peak (2025)
13,400
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #92 |
| 1890s | #102 |
| 1900s | #106 |
| 1910s | #85 |
| 1920s | #77 |
| 1930s | #70 |
| 1940s | #59 |
| 1950s | #115 |
| 1960s | #155 |
| 1970s | #222 |
| 1980s | #290 |
| 1990s | #293 |
| 2000s | #159 |
| 2010s | #15 |
| 2020s | #3 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Charlotte has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 327,000 people named Charlotte are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charlotte alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charlotte in 2025?
- Charlotte ranks #2 among US girl names in 2025, with 13,400 babies given the name.
- When was the name Charlotte most popular?
- Charlotte peaked in 2025, reaching #2 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Charlotte with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 5 classrooms will have a Charlotte.
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