Sharlotte
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Sharlotte is a French name associated with the meaning “free man”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Sharlotte
Sharlotte is a lovely and classic name, serving as a charming variant of the ever-popular Charlotte. Both names ultimately derive from French, originating from the masculine name Charles, which has Germanic roots meaning "free man" or "man." When feminized to Charlotte, it takes on the diminutive sense, implying "petite" or "feminine," while still carrying the noble essence of freedom. Sharlotte offers a slightly different spelling that adds a touch of distinctiveness while retaining the elegance, historical depth, and widespread appeal of its more common counterpart.
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Gender Usage of the Name Sharlotte
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Sharlotte is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Sharlotte
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Sharlotte is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 2.24M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.54M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 749K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.64M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Sharlotte ranked #8,831 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #9,935 in 2024 — an improvement of 1,104 places. Sharlotte is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,602 in 1943. Its lowest recorded position was #12,834 in 2016. Over the last 7 years (2018–2025) the name fell -3464 places (from #5,367 to #8,831).
Characteristics of the Name Sharlotte
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Sharlotte is a two-syllable name that uses a first-syllable stress to project a distinct, formal character. The phonetic variation on a historically established name suggests an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Sharlotte
Middle names used with SharlotteMethodology
Sharlotte is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Sharlotte Deseray · Sharlotte Faith · Sharlotte Ann · Sharlotte Margrette · Sharlotte SummerlinView all 9 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for SharlotteMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Sharlotte is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Sharlotte Moore · Sharlotte Mills · Sharlotte Marsh · Sharlotte Marks · Sharlotte Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Sharlotte
Sound Like Sharlotte Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Charlotte · Charlette · Charolette · View all 16 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sharon · Shirley · Charlotte · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Sharlotte Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Margaret · Janet · Charlotte · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Sharlotte in ASL
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