Charlette
Meaningfree · English form of Charlotte
- US rank
- #2,458
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,088 in 1949
72 babies were named Charlette in the US in 2025. It has dropped 201 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Charlette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,321 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Charlette, 72 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Charlette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCharlette first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1949, when it reached #1,088.
- Then vs nowCharlette is 5.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 129,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 22,321.
- TrendCharlette has slipped 201 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,458. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCharlette is most popular in Wisconsin, where it ranks #612. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningCharlette is an English form of Charlotte, which means “free”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Charlette
Charlette is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “free”. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Charlette for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 109 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1949, when it ranked #1,088 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,458, with 72 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.7 | 214,592 girls |
| 1920s | 8.1 | 124,069 girls |
| 1930s | 14 | 70,423 girls |
| 1940s | 31 | 32,394 girls |
| 1950s | 27 | 37,037 girls |
| 1960s | 38 | 26,357 girls |
| 1970s | 40 | 24,802 girls |
| 1980s | 22 | 46,382 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 80,064 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 95,785 girls |
| 2010s | 35 | 28,385 girls |
| 2020s | 41 | 24,203 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Charlette
What does the name Charlette mean?
Charlette means “free” in English, as a form of Charlotte.
What is the origin of the name Charlette?
Charlette has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Charlette a boy or girl name?
Charlette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Charlette?
Charlette ranked #2,458 for US girls in 2025, given to 72 babies. Its best year was 1949 (#1,088).