Charlette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Charlette originates from the French version of the name Charles, which means 'free man'. It evolved from the Germanic Karl to Old French Charles, and then to the diminutive Charlette. The name is associated with traits of independence and strength. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th century. Common variants include Charlotte and Charley. Today, it is viewed as a classic name with a sophisticated image.

The name Charlette is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Charlette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Charlette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3949th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1726th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1381st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1548th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3249th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4946th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2714th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Charlette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Charlette"

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Pronunciation

/ʃɑrˈlɛt/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Charlette is a diminutive form of the name Charles, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. The French variant Charlette has been used since the Middle Ages.

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Meaning

free man

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Language Evolution

Karl (Germanic), Charles (Old French), Charlette (French)

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Historical Usage

Charlette gained popularity in the 19th century as a feminine form of Charles, particularly in France and English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Charlotte, Charley, Lottie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Charlette is perceived as a classic and feminine name with a sophisticated charm.

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Famous People

Charlette St. John, an actress, Charlette H. Smith, a notable philanthropist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Charlette"

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 "Charlette"

"Charlette" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3949th of 9107 95
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1726th of 9204 403
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1381st of 12526 1,069
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1548th of 19264 1,029
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3249th of 27321 503
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4946th of 35406 421
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2714th of 30306 769

Regional Popularity of "Charlette" 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 "Charlette" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - 82.93%
1283rd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
70.14%
1562nd/2227
64.36%
1564th/2430
48.86%
1394th/2853
58.85%
1633rd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
61.83%
1816th/2937
51.13%
1781st/3483
38.09%
1340th/3518
51.26%
2073rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
4475th/4475
61.15%
3176th/5194
52.62%
3324th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
4582nd/4582
100.00%
5164th/5164
69.51%
5083rd/7313
56.59%
4223rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
51.20%
2040th/3984
65.79%
2952nd/4487
63.52%
4333rd/6822
42.91%
2693rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Charlette"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Charlette" 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.