Catharine vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Catharine

Girl #24,360 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #24,360
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Cat, Cath, Cathy

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Ryler Clydia Sulani Grady

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Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Popularity Comparison

Catharine Rank #24,360

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #24360 for Catharine.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Charlotte Rose
Charlotte Grace
Charlotte Anne
Charlotte Elizabeth
Charlotte Mae
Charlotte Jane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catharine or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Catharine at #24360 in the United States.

What do Catharine and Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Catharine and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Catharine is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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