Holding steady.
Popularity of Charlita since 1943
Babies named Charlita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1985, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charlita's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 98 |
| 1970s | 137 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charlita is a rarely used feminine elaboration of Charles, blending the classic root with the Spanish diminutive suffix -ita. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1943 and reached its peak in 1974, after which its usage declined. As of the latest data, it does not rank in the top 1,000 names and is given to fewer than five girls per year, making it a distinctive choice. The trajectory of Charlita has been stable at very low frequency since the 1970s, with no significant revival.
Charlita is a feminine diminutive of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. The suffix -ita, of Spanish origin, was added to create a more elaborate feminine form. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century, with a peak in 1974, but has remained relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Lita, Charlie
Variants: Charita, Sharleta
Sibling names for Charlita
Names that share Charlita's style, for a brother or sister.
