Charlotte
Peaked at #3 nationally in 2021, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Charlotte has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Charlotte — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3
in 2021
Current rank
#4
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Charlotte reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #3 nationally with 13,362 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10 (2014) to #4 (2024) — a 60% improvement.
As of 2024, Charlotte ranks #4 nationally for girls, with 12,552 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4 | 12,552 |
| 2023 | #3 | 12,628 |
| 2022 | #3 | 12,944 |
| 2021 | #3 | 13,362 |
| 2020 | #4 | 13,097 |
| 2019 | #6 | 13,236 |
| 2018 | #6 | 13,036 |
| 2017 | #7 | 12,965 |
Charlotte — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1373
in 1907
Current rank
#6888
in 2024
Years tracked
76
1907–2024
Trend
Rising
Charlotte was already at its most popular for boys in 1907 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1373), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #9822 (2014) to #6888 (2024) — a 30% improvement.
As of 2024, Charlotte ranks #6888 nationally for boys, with 12 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,888 | 12 |
| 2023 | #6,275 | 14 |
| 2022 | #7,856 | 10 |
| 2021 | #6,392 | 13 |
| 2020 | #9,747 | 7 |
| 2019 | #5,601 | 16 |
| 2018 | #8,972 | 8 |
| 2017 | #9,874 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Charlotte most popular?
Charlotte was most popular in 2021, when it ranked #3 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Charlotte becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Charlotte?
At least 440,706 babies have been recorded with the name Charlotte in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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