Charlotte vs Kathlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Mila Ella Lainey Penelope

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Kathlen

Girl #65,712 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #65,712
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Kat, Kath, Kathy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Kathlen Rank #65,712

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #65712 for Kathlen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

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

Kathlen ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kathlen more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kathlen at #65712 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kathlen mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Kathlen boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kathlen is primarily a girl name.

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