Holding steady.
Popularity of Charlesetta since 1914
Babies named Charlesetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charlesetta's real moment was 1945.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 136 |
| 1940s | 284 |
| 1950s | 318 |
| 1960s | 213 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charlesetta is a rare feminine elaboration of Charles that enjoyed modest popularity in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1914, the name reached its peak in 1945, reflecting a broader trend of ornate feminine suffixes like -etta. It has since fallen out of common use; in the most recent available year (2025), it has not re-entered the rankings. No top states were associated with the name, indicating it was used sporadically rather than concentrated in any region. Charlesetta belongs to the 1940s decade but shows no signs of revival in modern birth data.
Charlesetta is a feminine elaboration of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." It was particularly used in the United States in the early to mid-20th century, often as a more ornate variant of Charlotte or Charlene. The name saw its peak popularity in 1945.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Lotta, Etta, Charlie, Chetta
Variants: Charletta, Charlsetta, Charlesette, Sharlzetta
Sibling names for Charlesetta
Names that share Charlesetta's style, for a brother or sister.
