Is this name becoming too popular?

KMLP

Charlotte?  I love it because it is classic and it's also a family name.  I'm not big into nicknames, but I think Lottie and/or Charlie are very cute nicknames.  I don't know anyone IRL that is named Charlotte, but I've seen it on the bump here and there.  WDYT?

hewinked

I love Charlotte.  I've seen it a lot here on the bump, but don't know anyone IRL with the name. 

jenna0627

I think it's a beautiful classic name. But yes, I do think it is going to become even more popular, as are several of the classic girl names.

EastCoastBride

In 2009, it was #68.  Keep in mind that even the #1 baby name of any given year actually only amounts to about 20,000 - 30,000 kids out of 4 million. 

So by the time you get to 68, it's going to be far fewer kids w/ that name.

lovemytwoboys

I think it is becoming more and more popular. It has been moving up the charts quite a bit in the last few years. That said, I love the name though and would definitely still use it! I don't care for the nicknames though. Charlotte is so beautiful, classic and feminine, and the nicknames just ... aren't.

Year of birth	Rank
2009	68
2008	87
2007	101
2006	125
2005	135
2004	170
2003	182
2002	204
2001	229
2000	289

ETA: I personally know one younger Charlotte (who is 3).

cheetah*run

I don't get Charlotte = farmer, unless the thought process relates to Charlotte's web?! 

Charlotte is a beautiful name. It is DD's mn and named for my grandmother. 

 

strangebird

Last year, Charlotte was ranked #68 and 4,140 baby girls were given the name. Dividing that between all 50 states, comes out to 82.8. So, not really all that popular; she certainly wouldn't be one of three Charlottes in her class.

That said, I think it's popularity is going to be much higher on the 2010 lists when they come out in May. I have seen preliminary 2010 lists from three sources so far and Charlotte has ranked 1st or 2nd on all three. 

I do think it's a beautiful name, though. I love Lottie as a nickname.

hisalwaysandforever

I think Charlotte is a really cute name! I don't like the NM for it as much though. I don't know anyone with the name Charlotte. I think it is a great choice.

Boston2Bermuda

It's one of my favorite girl names!  But sadly, yes it is becoming popular( here is MA).  Based on what I hear at mommy groups and the playgrounds, when someone calls for Charlotte, 5 kids come running!

ZTAsunshine

I think the names popularity depends on your location.  The name is mentioned on here a few time but in all honesty I know of no child named Charlotte.  I think if you like the name then you should use it.

KTH919

I asked the same question a few days ago. Here's the link

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/40206935.aspx

 

PeridotEyes

I think it will always be slightly popular just because its a great name

 I don't know any LOs with that name personally.

PunkyBooster

No. It's a classic name anyway!

jallascalla

I love this name, but it was the number #1 most popular girl's name (in the past year) from the hospital I was delivering at, so I went with a different name. I could just imagine all of the Charlotte's in the area preschools in a few years.

Ms Molly

I think it's a great name. Yes, I see it on here often, but I've only met one little Charlotte IRL.  She's a baby.

braveangel2

It's climbing the SSA charts - currently at 68. I know of one baby Charlotte, but it is a name that comes up here quite a bit. Don't forget though that this is a national board and that you're not likely to meet all these little Charlottes. On the flip side it is a SATC name (like Samantha and Aidan) that has taken off. Is it destined for the top ten...maybe, but if you love it, then use it.

This reminds me - Name Berry had a few blog posts where they did the top Name Berry names. Quite a difference between those names and the names that end up on birth certificates

https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/ Social Security name site

versus

https://nameberry.com/blog/2010/07/07/baby-names-2010-top-100-girls-names/ Names people search and discuss on Name Berry

 

rumpunch21

DD #2 is Charlotte. I have a 3 year old DD also. At no point in daycare/ pre school / classes we took, etc with either of my girls,  have I ever run into another Charlotte. In fact, people always comment on what a different name it is and how it's nice to hear something besides the top 10 names.

I also have found that once you name your child any name, you tend to hear it more. My DD #1's name is Reagan. I can't tell you how many other Reagan's I've run into since she was born. Actually, I've met more Reagan's than Charlotte's to be honest....

stahlop

I adore the name Charlotte.  It is my number #1 pick except that my DH has bad associations with it, so I can't use it   I haven't met a young Charlotte yet, but I've worked with a teenage and an adult Charlotte (who went by Char and I hated it).  I don't think it's that popular and I'd still use it.

JennyDub

I have a friend named Charlotte and while I do like the name I am not a fan of some of the nicknames.  I know her as Charlie (which I do like and that is how she introduced herself when we met at age 19) but she gets called Chuck(y), Chaz (ugh), Chuckles, Char all the time.  People tend to pick the nickname they like and just call her that.  I do like the nickname Lottie though.. very cute!  I say if you love it - go for it!

2bejunebride06

Yes, I think it is very popular.  If you like it, use it (especially if it is a family name and has special meaning to you), but it would be too trendy for me.

amwadas

I only know one little girl with the name Charlotte so I don't know that it is super popular yet.

Masonsmommy54

I actually heard on the news the other day that so far it is the most popular girl name of 2010!  I couldn't believe it and had no idea it was that common.  Love the name though.

MrsRoy07

Charlotte is at the top of my list right now, and yes, it's very popular right now, definitely here. But as stated by some others, when you really look at the numbers, your future daughter is unlikely to be among a sea of Charlotte's.

I say use it if you love it, and Lottie is ADORABLE in my opinion.

Kimmy1836

This exact question was just asked a couple days ago...

 We are naming our daughter Charlotte.

I know that it seems to be gaining somewhat in popularity according to this board but I don't know a single Charlotte IRL. It is also not popular at all in the area where we live so we weren't concerned. 

kiwi443

Mrs*MichelleB:

From what I read here - YES... It very much is becoming more popular. Honestly, NMS. It's nice for a farmer.

I love the name Charlotte. And we happen to be farmers...which I suppose validates the above statement.

hutch0830

I don't think it's too popular. As has been mentioned, it's only at 68. There are a ton of names ahead of it on the list that I almost never hear. I think it's one of those names a lot of people talk about using or have on their short list but don't actually use. That gives it the illusion of being popular. I don't know a single Charlotte IRL, and I'm part of a mom's group, DS goes to a preschool and attends Sunday School. So we have a lot of exposure to little kids! Also, I don't know how the name is a farmer name! That is so funny! The name is actually really popular in England (think top 10 popular) so I think of an upper-class European! Nothing redneck about Charlotte!

lisatlantic

I LOVE Charlotte. It would be #1 on my list if it wasn't my husband's stepmother's name.

colesgirl

I don't know anyone, young or old, with the name Charlotte IRL.