UK girl's name
Charlette
A feminine diminutive form of the name Charlotte, meaning "free woman" or "petite".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Charlette is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Charlette popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 6 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2006. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Charlette. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Charlette ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 6 girls were registered as Charlette.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Charlette as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
6 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Charlette mean?
The name Charlette is a feminine form of the French name Charles, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "peasant". The name Karl itself is thought to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "karla", meaning "man" or "husband".
The name Charles gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, thanks to the fame of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, who was the King of the Franks from 768 to 814 AD. Charlemagne was a dominant figure in Western Europe during his reign and was later canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
The earliest recorded use of the name Charlette can be traced back to the 16th century in France. It was a diminutive form of the name Charles and was often used as a pet name or nickname for women named Charlene or Charlotte.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Charlette was Charlette de Rieux (1515-1570), a French noblewoman and the wife of Claude de Lorraine, Duke of Guise. She was known for her involvement in the French Wars of Religion and her support for the Catholic League.
Another notable Charlette was Charlette de Bourbon (1629-1693), a French princess and the daughter of Thomas Francis, Prince of Carignano. She was a member of the House of Bourbon-Carignano and was known for her philanthropic work and patronage of the arts.
In the 18th century, Charlette Morin (1709-1782) was a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Leszczyńska, the wife of King Louis XV of France. She was known for her influence at the French court and her involvement in various court intrigues.
In the 19th century, Charlette de Bellocq (1824-1893) was a French painter and artist who was known for her portraits and genre paintings. She exhibited her work at the Paris Salon and received several awards and honors for her artistic achievements.
Another notable Charlette from the 19th century was Charlette Behrens (1838-1920), a German-American actress and singer who performed in numerous operas and theatrical productions in Germany and the United States. She was particularly known for her roles in Wagner's operas and was praised for her vocal abilities and stage presence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Charlette over time
The chart below shows babies named Charlette registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Charlette, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Charlette by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Charlette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4370 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3319 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Charlette
- 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
Charlette: questions and answers
How popular is the name Charlette in the UK right now?
In 2006, Charlette was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Charlette most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 6 babies registered as Charlette in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Charlette?
A feminine diminutive form of the name Charlotte, meaning "free woman" or "petite".
How many people are called Charlette in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Charlette across the 7 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.