A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Charlott since 1893
Babies named Charlott per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charlott's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 98 |
| 1950s | 91 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Charlott, a streamlined variant of the ever-popular Charlotte, has a quiet history in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1893, and its peak year of usage was 1899. After decades of obscurity, the name has seen a revival, with a rising trajectory since 2022. Though it did not rank in the top 1000 for 2025, its resurgence mirrors the broader popularity of Charlotte and related forms. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, reflecting its rare and scattered use.
Charlott is a variant of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles. Charles derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man". The name Charlotte became popular in England after the marriage of King George III to Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1761. The spelling Charlott, though less common, has been used since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Charlie, Lottie, Char
Sibling names for Charlott
Names that share Charlott's style, for a brother or sister.
