[1] It is of French or Italian origin, meaning "free man" or "petite".
[citation needed] According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Charlotte was the 31st most popular girl name in 2013 in the United States.
[citation needed] It was the most popular name for girls in Australia in 2013.
[3] It was also the third most popular name given to girls in Canada that year.
[4] The following women are usually identified as Charlotte with an appended title rather than a surname: