Carlotta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Carlotta is an Italian diminutive of Carla, derived from the Germanic Charles, meaning 'free man'. The name has evolved through various forms and has been popular since the 19th century. It carries traits of elegance and strength, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Carlotta is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carlotta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carlotta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1369th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1013th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 870th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1398th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3317th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8127th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5212th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carlotta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carlotta"
Pronunciation
/kɑːrˈlɒtə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Carlotta is a diminutive form of the name Carla, which is derived from the Germanic name Charles, meaning 'free man'.
Meaning
free man
Language Evolution
Charles (Old French: Charles), Carla (Italian), Carlotta (Italian)
Historical Usage
Carlotta gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Carla, Charlie, Lotta
Modern Popularity & Image
Carlotta is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with creativity and strength.
Famous People
Carlotta Monti (actress), Carlotta Nillson (artist), Carlotta Valdes (fictional character from Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo')
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carlotta"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Carlotta"
"Carlotta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1369th of 9107 | 575 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1013th of 9204 | 959 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 870th of 12526 | 2,506 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1398th of 19264 | 1,218 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3317th of 27321 | 490 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8127th of 35406 | 215 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5212th of 30306 | 302 |
Regional Popularity of "Carlotta" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Carlotta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
82.09% 1132nd/1379 |
- |
87.39% 998th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
55.43% 857th/1546 |
54.11% 842nd/1556 |
60.60% 1426th/2353 |
59.47% 920th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
30.44% 678th/2227 |
38.64% 939th/2430 |
32.32% 922nd/2853 |
38.13% 1058th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.13% 1208th/2937 |
56.53% 1969th/3483 |
42.72% 1503rd/3518 |
47.13% 1906th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
92.86% 3422nd/3685 |
- | - |
70.51% 4454th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
40.81% 2784th/6822 |
82.01% 5147th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Carlotta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carlotta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.