Karin vs Lotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lotte

Girl #8,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Old High German Karl via Charlotte

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,691
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lot

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Popularity Comparison

Karin Rank #8,680
Lotte Rank #8,691

Karin is more popular, ranked #8680 vs #8691 for Lotte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karin ___

No pairings available yet.

Lotte ___

  • Lotte Marie
  • Lotte Elise
  • Lotte Margot
  • Lotte Anne
  • Lotte Sophie

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lotte

Mette Signe Astrid Hans Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karin or Lotte more popular?

Karin is more popular, ranked #8680 compared to Lotte at #8691 in the United States.

What do Karin and Lotte mean?

Lotte means "free woman, strong" (Old High German Karl via Charlotte origin).

Are Karin and Lotte boy or girl names?

Karin is primarily a girl name. Lotte is primarily a girl name.

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