A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lottie since 1880
Babies named Lottie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lottie's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 3,888 |
| 1890s | 5,499 |
| 1900s | 5,482 |
| 1910s | 10,650 |
| 1920s | 9,340 |
| 1930s | 4,237 |
| 1940s | 2,799 |
| 1950s | 1,680 |
| 1960s | 859 |
| 1970s | 423 |
| 1980s | 294 |
| 1990s | 219 |
| 2000s | 228 |
| 2010s | 749 |
| 2020s | 2,005 |
Meaning & origin
Lottie is a vintage nickname name that has regained favor in recent decades. Originally a pet form of Charlotte, it peaked at rank 1 in 1883, when it was among the most popular girls' names in the country. After a long decline, it has been rising since 2001 and now ranks 527th as of 2025. The name is particularly common in states such as Wyoming, Utah, and South Dakota. Its revival fits a broader trend toward old-fashioned short forms and names ending in 'ie', offering a friendly, approachable alternative to more formal classic names.
Lottie originated as a pet form of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles, which derives from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. The name became popular in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, often used independently. It saw peak use in the 1880s and has experienced a revival since the early 2000s.
Where Lottie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lottie” around the world
Where Lottie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
#97
in 2025
New Zealand
#84
in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#96
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lot, Lotta, Lolo
Sibling names for Lottie
Names that share Lottie's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eloise, Florence, Beatrice, Mabel, Violet, Altha, Bettie, Bonny, Essie, Gertie, Hettie, Janie, Kattie, Linnie, Nettie, Ottie, Pattie, Retta, Rheta, Ruthie, Tillie, Tressie, Alverta, Billi, Billiejo, Blanchie, Clemmie, Elzie, Ettie, Flo, Glennie, Hassie, Kittie, Kizzie, Libbie, Lonie, Lossie, Martie, Monnie, Queenie, Ressie, Romie, Sadye, Willia, Altie, Berdie, Beula, Channie, Curlie, Dellie, Ebbie, Etty, Flonnie, Floye, Fronie, Gini, Girlie, Gradie, Letti, Matie, Mattye, Mazzie, Mell, Mennie, Mossie, Nezzie, Nonnie, Parlee, Pecolia, Rubbie, Samie, Sayde, Vannie, Vergia, Zollie, Betsie, Biddie, Blannie, Cannie, Clotee, Cornie, Cressie, Dezzie, Elfie, Eppie, Girtie, Goldia, Hedy, Hetty, Icie, Lema, Lonia, Magie, Mollye, Rudie, Venie, Vessie, Wessie, Zellie, Alsie, Chattie, Dotsie, Edee, Ercie, Ezzie, Geanie, Hattye, Heddy, Lodie, Maidie, Minie, Nattie, Nelsie, Netty, Recie, Rissie, Swannie, Tannie, Tomma
Brothers: Archie, Theodore, Jasper, Oscar, Arthur, Fredie, Hank, Dennie, Elgie, Mannie, Oral, Ottis, Rolla, Rollie, Simmie, Vinnie, Buell, Lonzie, Olie, Rommie, Vollie, Dewie, Irl, Jakie, Jetty, Lewie, Sollie, Mosie, Jhonnie
