Holding steady.
Popularity of Charletta since 1921
Babies named Charletta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1968, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charletta's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 87 |
| 1950s | 188 |
| 1960s | 200 |
| 1970s | 260 |
| 1980s | 205 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charletta is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1921. Its peak usage occurred in 1974, though it never entered the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has remained stable since the mid-20th century, with very few births each year. As a feminine variation of Charles, Charletta carries the meaning 'free man' through its Germanic root. The name exemplifies the mid-century trend of creating elaborate feminine forms using suffixes like -etta, similar to Loretta or Georgetta.
Charletta is a feminine diminutive of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man'. It follows the pattern of other French-inspired feminine forms like Charlotte but with the Italianate -etta suffix. The name emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a creative elaboration of Charlotte or Charlene.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Charlie, Lettie, Char
Sibling names for Charletta
Names that share Charletta's style, for a brother or sister.
