Holding steady.
Popularity of Carleta since 1928
Babies named Carleta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carleta is a rare feminine name that peaked in 1935, ranking among the less common variants of Charles. First recorded in U.S. data in 1928, it saw modest but stable usage through the 1930s before fading. With no recent births recorded in the top 1,000, it remains a distinctive choice, never appearing in any state's top 10 lists. Its trajectory shows a name that never surged but maintained a quiet presence during its era. As a Spanish-influenced form of Carlota, Carleta carries a vintage charm typical of early 20th-century feminizations of classic male names.
Carleta is a feminine diminutive of Charles, derived from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. It emerged as a Spanish and Italian variant of Charlotte, particularly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, likely influenced by similar names like Carlota.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carli, Leta, Cari
Sibling names for Carleta
Names that share Carleta's style, for a brother or sister.
