Charlotte
Meaning: Free woman; petite and feminine
Origin: French feminine form of Charles, from Old Germanic Karl (free man)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #23
Total births: 13,745
History: Charlotte surged in the 2010s to become one of Australia's top girls' names — #1 in recent years. The name has a regal elegance that appeals to modern Australian parents. Charlotte represents a new era of Australian naming — more refined, more international, but still distinctly Aussie.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #1 |
| Babies named Charlotte in 2025 | 421 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 13,745 |
| Peak year | 2015 (630 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1989–2025 (36 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 2 spots |
Frequently asked about Charlotte
What does the name Charlotte mean?
Charlotte means “Free woman; petite and feminine” from French feminine form of Charles, from Old Germanic Karl (free man) roots.
What is the origin of the name Charlotte?
Charlotte has French feminine form of Charles, from Old Germanic Karl (free man) origin. The traditional meaning is “Free woman; petite and feminine”.
How popular is Charlotte in Australia?
Charlotte ranked #1 in Australia in 2025 — given to 421 babies that year.
When was Charlotte most popular?
Charlotte peaked in 2015 with 630 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Charlotte a boy or girl name?
Charlotte is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Charlottes in registered births are female.
How long has Charlotte been recorded in Australia?
Charlotte appears in birth records in Australia across 36 years — from 1989 through 2025.