Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Charlotte.
National Rank (2025)
#2
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
453,433
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Charlotte Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Charlotte
According to SSA data, Charlotte achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 13,400 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 17.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Charlotte scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+17.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record13,400Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
78yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:3,311
1890s:4,771
1900s:6,194
1910s:22,548
1920s:35,752
1930s:34,646
1940s:49,478
1950s:36,997
1960s:24,232
1970s:12,513
1980s:8,486
1990s:9,696
2000s:24,266
2010s:102,488
2020s:78,055
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesChar-lotte
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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