Carlotta
How to say it: kar-LOT-uh · /kɑrˈlɒtə/
Italian feminine form of Charles meaning 'free man' - operatic variant of Charlotte used since 18th century.
Carlotta was the 1,769th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 35 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are up about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,486 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,769 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 35 |
| Share of births | 1 in 43,622 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | +53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,486 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Carlotta peaked in the 1940s, nearly vanished by the 2000s, and has come back.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Carla
- Lotta
- Lottie
Honouring a Carlotta in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Carlotta is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Carlotta
- Carlotta Cambi (born 1996)Italian volleyball player
- Carlotta Grisi (1819–1899)Italian ballet dancer
- Carlotta Ferrari (1837–1907)Italian composer and poet
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