Cathleen vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathleen

Girl #10,275 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10,275
Total SSA Count: 11
Nicknames: Cat, Cath, Cathy

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Caressa Amavi Vincent Iversyn

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Sophia Amara Remi Sophie

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Popularity Comparison

Cathleen Rank #10,275

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #10275 for Cathleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Charlotte ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathleen or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cathleen at #10275 in the United States.

What do Cathleen and Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Cathleen and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Cathleen is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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