How old is someone named Charlotte?
The average Charlotte is 30 years old.
Half of all living Charlottes are between 7 and 60. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Charlottes are much younger than 30.
When was Charlotte popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Charlotte peaked around 1942, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6,199 | 0 |
| 1910s | 22,599 | 0 |
| 1920s | 35,824 | 640 |
| 1930s | 34,772 | 7,600 |
| 1940s | 49,646 | 28,000 |
| 1950s | 37,077 | 29,000 |
| 1960s | 24,306 | 21,000 |
| 1970s | 12,534 | 12,000 |
| 1980s | 8,511 | 8,200 |
| 1990s | 9,696 | 9,500 |
| 2000s | 24,271 | 24,000 |
| 2010s | 102,567 | 100,000 |
| 2020s | 78,120 | 78,000 |
How many Charlottes are still alive?
About 320,000 Charlottes are alive in the US today. That's 70% of the roughly 450,000 babies named Charlotte since 1880.
Most Charlottes ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Charlotte?
About half of living Charlottes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Charlotte an old name?
Somewhat. Charlotte is older than 51 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Charlotte will be 26 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Charlotte a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Charlottes are women.
Names the same age as Charlotte
NAME TWIN
Charlotte's name twin is Willa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Willa's age curve is the closest match to Charlotte's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Charlotte
How old is the average Charlotte?
The average Charlotte in the US is 30 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Charlotte?
About 320,000 Charlottes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 450,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Charlotte most popular?
In 2025, when about 13,000 baby girls were named Charlotte.
Is Charlotte a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 50% of living Charlottes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this