UK girl's name
Carlota
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "petite womanly one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Carlota is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Carlota popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 11 births.
This profile covers 136 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 135 living people in the UK are called Carlota. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Carlota ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 11 girls were registered as Carlota.
- • About 135 living people in the UK are estimated to have Carlota as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2021
11 births
Estimated living
135
2026
Meaning
What does Carlota mean?
Carlota is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name Charlotta, which is a feminine form of Charles. The name Charles itself comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "manly." The name Carlota first emerged in medieval Spain, where it was a popular choice among the nobility and royalty.
During the 16th century, the name gained prominence due to its association with Carlota of Bourbon, Princess of Asturias, who was the first wife of King Charles IV of Spain. Born in 1740, Carlota played a significant role in the court and was known for her intelligence and influence.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Carlota was Princess Carlota Joaquina of Spain, born in 1775. She was the daughter of King Charles IV and Queen Maria Luisa of Parma, and she played a pivotal role in the political intrigues and power struggles of the early 19th century in the Iberian Peninsula.
In the realm of literature, the name Carlota appears in the works of celebrated Spanish authors. One such example is the character Carlota Iturrioz from the novel "El árbol de la ciencia" (The Tree of Knowledge) by Pío Baroja, published in 1911. Carlota Iturrioz is a strong-willed and independent woman who defies societal conventions of the time.
Moving to the 20th century, a notable figure named Carlota was Carlota O'Neill, a Mexican actress born in 1905. She was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and starred in numerous films during the 1930s and 1940s, cementing her status as a cultural icon in Mexico.
Another influential woman named Carlota was Carlota Valdivieso, a Chilean architect and urban planner born in 1912. She played a crucial role in the development of modern architecture in Chile and was a pioneer in promoting sustainable urban design principles.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Carlota, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Spanish-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Carlota over time
The chart below shows babies named Carlota registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Carlota, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Carlota by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Carlota was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3020 | 42 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3544 | 66 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3998 | 23 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2701 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Carlota
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Carlota: questions and answers
How popular is the name Carlota in the UK right now?
In 2024, Carlota was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Carlota most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 11 babies registered as Carlota in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Carlota?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "petite womanly one".
How many people are called Carlota in the UK?
A total of 136 babies have been registered as Carlota across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.