How popular is the baby name Charlotte in the United States right now? How popular was it historically? Use the popularity graph and data table below to find out! Plus, see all the blog posts that mention the name Charlotte.

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Popularity of the baby name Charlotte


Posts that mention the name Charlotte

Top first letters of U.S. baby names, 2017

What were the most popular first letters for baby names in 2017?

For girls, the most-used first letter was A, followed by M and E. The least-used first letter was U. Here’s the breakdown:

first letters, girl names, 2017

And here are the most-used girl names per letter for 2017:

For boys, the most-used first letter was J, followed by A and C. The least-used first letter was U. Here’s the breakdown:

first letters, boy names, 2017

Here are the most-used boy names per letter for 2017:

Finally, here are both genders side-by-side on the same chart:

first letters, baby names, 2017

Overall, the top first letter was A and the least popular letter was U. Not much has changed since 2016…

Popular baby names in the United States, 2017

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Flag of the United States

According to the Social Security Administration, Emma and Liam were the most popular baby names in the United States in 2017.

Here are the top 10 girl names and top 10 boy names:

Girl names

1. Emma, 19,738 baby girls (same rank in 2016)
2. Olivia, 18,632 (same)
3. Ava, 15,902 (same)
4. Isabella, 15,100 (was 5th)
5. Sophia, 14,831 (was 4th)
6. Mia, 13,437 (same)
7. Charlotte, 12,893 (same)
8. Amelia, 11,800 (new)
9. Evelyn, 10,675 (new)
10. Abigail, 10,551 (was 8th)

Boy names

1. Liam, 18,728 baby boys (was ranked 2nd in 2016)
2. Noah, 18,326 (was 1st)
3. William, 14,904 (same)
4. James, 14,232 (was 5th)
5. Logan, 13,974 (new)
6. Benjamin, 13,733 (same)
7. Mason, 13,502 (was 4th)
8. Elijah, 13,268 (was 9th)
9. Oliver, 13,141 (new)
10. Jacob, 13,106 (was 7th)

In the girls’ top ten, Amelia and Evelyn replaced Harper (now 11th) and Emily (12th).

In the boys’ top ten, Logan and Oliver replaced Michael (now 12th) and Ethan (14th).

In 2016, the top names were Emma and Noah.

Here’s more from the SSA’s news release:

Ensley was the fastest riser on the girls’ list, moving 1,461 spots to number 965, from number 2,426 in 2016. Spring has sprung, and Wells (meaning “spring”) had the biggest bloom in popularity for the boys, moving over 500 spots in 2017 from number 1,419 to 915. Perhaps his parents are fans of the hit TV show “The Bachelorette” where one of the popular contestants was named Wells. Does this mean more bachelors named Wells at future rose ceremonies?

In a clear nod to the popularity of the First Lady of the United States, new parents chose the name Melania at an increasing rate in 2017.

It looks like new parents are “Keeping up with the Kardashians” as the name Dream rose 840 spots in 2017. Fan or not, many people know Rob Kardashian and Angela White, aka Blac Chyna, named their daughter Dream in late 2016. For the boys, another fast riser was Nova, who may have gotten his popularity from all those Villanova Wildcats basketball fans naming their sons in celebration of the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions.

More posts on the new names coming soon!

Sources: SSA, Emma and Liam Top Social Security’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2017 – SSA

Image: Adapted from Flag of the United States (public domain)

Popular baby names in Wyoming, 2017

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Flag of Wyoming

Wyoming’s latest baby name rankings came out a couple of days ago, so I’m going to squeeze them in just ahead of the new U.S. rankings, which will be released by the SSA tomorrow morning.

According to the Wyoming Department of Health, the most popular baby names in 2017 were Emma and Wyatt — same as in 2016.

Here are the state’s top 6 girl names and top 6 boy names of 2017:

Girl Names
1. Emma
2. Ava
3. Harper
4. Olivia
5. Avery
6. Charlotte

Boy Names
1. Wyatt
2. Carter
3. Liam
4. Oliver
5. Benjamin
6. Logan

Wyoming typically releases the top 5 names per gender, so I’m assuming that some of the above were tied in terms of usage. The news release didn’t offer any specifics, though.

So Wyatt has been particularly popular in Wyoming for a few years now, but where do you think it will fall in the national rankings for 2017? In 2016 it was up to 33rd — higher than it’s ever been before. Will Wyatt continue to rise, or has it peaked?

Source: Wyatt, Emma Repeat as Top Wyoming Newborn Names

Image: Adapted from Flag of Wyoming (public domain)

Popular baby names in South Australia, 2017

According to the Government of South Australia, the most popular baby names in the state in 2017 were Charlotte and Oliver.

Here are South Australia’s top 10 girl names and top 10 boy names of 2017:

Girl names

1. Charlotte, 132 baby girls
2. Ava, 114
3. Isla, 110
4. Harper, 91
5. Amelia, 87
6. Olivia, 86
7. Mia, 85
8. Ella, 84
9. Evie, 82
10. Grace, 80

Boy names

1. Oliver, 172 baby boys
2. William, 114
3. Jack, 111
4. Noah, 100
5. Henry, 89
6. Mason, 84
7. Harvey, 83
8. Leo, 82
9. Thomas, 81
10. Lucas, 80

In the girls’ top 10, Harper and Grace replaced Emily and Ruby.

In the boys’ top 10, Harvey, Leo and Thomas replaced James, Ethan, and Liam.

In 2016, the #1 names were the same.

Source: Popular Baby Names – Data.SA