A 1940s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Carlotta since 1880
Babies named Carlotta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 69 |
| 1890s | 81 |
| 1900s | 87 |
| 1910s | 244 |
| 1920s | 322 |
| 1930s | 400 |
| 1940s | 1,225 |
| 1950s | 1,286 |
| 1960s | 872 |
| 1970s | 787 |
| 1980s | 366 |
| 1990s | 213 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 220 |
Meaning & origin
Carlotta reached its peak popularity in 1948, when it ranked highest in the U.S. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2006, suggesting a revival after decades of decline. Its strongest popularity historically was in Georgia, Florida, and Texas, mirroring its use primarily in states with larger Italian- and Spanish-heritage populations. Today, only about 1 in 45,922 girls are named Carlotta, making it a rare but distinctive choice. Like many vintage names with a feminine romantic flair, Carlotta fits the modern trend of reviving mid-century names, particularly from the 1940s, when its highest use occurred.
Carlotta is the Italian and Spanish feminine form of Charles, which derives from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man.' The name was popularized by royalty, notably the 19th-century Empress Carlota of Mexico (born Princess Charlotte of Belgium). It has been used across Romance-language countries and gained some popularity in English-speaking regions in the mid-20th century.
Where Carlotta is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Carlotta” around the world
Where Carlotta lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carla, Lottie, Lotta, Carlita
Sibling names for Carlotta
Names that share Carlotta's style, for a brother or sister.
