Charlotte
A French Feminine Diminutive of Charles name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Charlotte in Australia
2024 #1→2025 #1Steady
Charlotte ranks 1st for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 1st in 2009. Since first appearing at 4th in 2008, it has moved up 3 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #1 |
| 2024 | #1 |
| 2023 | #7 |
| 2022 | #3 |
| 2021 | #3 |
| 2020 | #4 |
| 2019 | #1 |
| 2018 | #1 |
| 2017 | #1 |
| 2016 | #1 |
| 2015 | #1 |
| 2014 | #2 |
| 2013 | #1 |
| 2012 | #1 |
| 2011 | #5 |
| 2010 | #2 |
| 2009 | #1 |
| 2008 | #4 |
Meaning
The name Charlotte is commonly linked to feminine form of Charles.
In a nutshellCharlotte means “feminine form of Charles”.
Origin
Charlotte is usually described as a French feminine diminutive of Charles.
Origin in briefFrench Feminine Diminutive of Charles
Quick answers
Questions about Charlotte
Is Charlotte a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Charlotte ranked #1 for baby girls in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Charlotte becoming more popular?
Charlotte held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #4 in 2008 to #1 in 2025.
Is Charlotte a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Charlotte appears as a baby girl name.
What does Charlotte mean?
Charlotte is most commonly linked to feminine form of Charles.
What is the origin of Charlotte?
Charlotte is usually described as a French feminine diminutive of Charles.
Is Charlotte short for anything?
Charlotte is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Charlie or Lottie.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20