Sharlotte
Meaningfree · English form of Charlotte
Sharlotte is an American girl name meaning “free”, with English roots. It's a form of Charlotte, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Sharlotte has the name Arlo hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sharlotte would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationSharlotte peaked in 1948, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Sharlotte you'd meet today is about 77 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Sharlottes too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sharlotte would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 47,170 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySharlotte first shows up in US birth records in 1930, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 95 years since.
US births per million girls, 1930–2025
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About the name Sharlotte
Sharlotte is a girl name of American origin meaning “free”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:American names
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Sharlotte
What does the name Sharlotte mean?
Sharlotte means “free” and comes from English, as a form of Charlotte. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Charlotte (“free”), Caroline (“free”), Charlie (“free man”) and Francesca (“Frenchman, free”).
What is the origin of the name Sharlotte?
Sharlotte is American in origin, and its meaning traces back to English. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).
Is Sharlotte a boy or girl name?
Sharlotte is a girl name. In 2025, 34 US girls were named Sharlotte.
How popular is the name Sharlotte?
Sharlotte ranked #4,172 for US girls in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 1948, when it reached #1,858. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,153 places.
What names are similar to Sharlotte?
If you like Sharlotte, you might also like Charlotte, Caroline, Charlie and Francesca.
What should I know before naming my baby Sharlotte?
Sharlotte is an American girl name meaning “free”, with English roots. It's a form of Charlotte, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.