Holding steady.
Popularity of Charlet since 1915
Babies named Charlet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 112 |
| 1950s | 129 |
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charlet is a rare feminine name, a diminutive of Charlotte that saw its highest usage in 1965 but has never appeared in the top 1000 U.S. rankings. The name's stability over the decades indicates a small but persistent presence, with a one-in-N figure that likely reflects its extreme rarity. Its peak in the mid-1960s aligns with a broader interest in French-derived names ending in -et or -ette. Although top states are not recorded due to low numbers, Charlet remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an offbeat variant of the classic Charlotte.
Charlet is a French and English feminine given name, a variant or diminutive of Charlotte, itself the feminine form of Charles. The name Charles derives from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man', and the diminutive suffix -et conveys endearment and smallness. Charlet emerged in the English-speaking world as a rare alternative spelling to Charlot or Charlette, particularly in the mid-20th century, though it never achieved widespread usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Lettie, Charlie
Sibling names for Charlet
Names that share Charlet's style, for a brother or sister.
