Charlotte vs Kim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kim

Girl #4,816 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English Korean Vietnamese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,816
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kimmy, Kimmie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kim Rank #4,816

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4816 for Kim.

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

Kim ___

  • Kim Marie
  • Kim Anne
  • Kim Lee
  • Kim Jade
  • Kim Rose
  • Kim Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kim

Kelly Karen Kevin Kyle Kari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kim more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kim at #4816 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kim mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kim means "short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa" (English origin).

Are Charlotte and Kim boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kim is primarily a girl name.

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