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Carlotta

/ kar-LOT-tah /
Girl Italian 3 syllables
Meaning
Carlotta means Free (Italian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
kar-LOT-tah
Popularity
#4086 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Carlotta in the US, 1880–2025
18801900192019401960198020002020

Carlotta first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1948, when 255 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 35.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Carlotta popular?

Rising Carlotta has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Carlotta, by decade
2020s 220
2010s 160
2000s 130
1990s 213
1980s 366
1970s 787
1960s 872
1950s 1,286
1940s 1,225
1930s 400
1920s 322
1910s 244
1900s 87
1890s 81
1880s 69

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Carlotta mean?

Carlotta is the Italian form of Charlotte, “free.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carlotta mean?

Carlotta means Free. Carlotta is the Italian form of Charlotte, “free.”

What is the origin of the name Carlotta?

Carlotta is of Italian origin.

How do you pronounce Carlotta?

Carlotta is pronounced “kar-LOT-tah.”

Is Carlotta a boy or a girl name?

Carlotta is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Carlotta a popular name right now?

Carlotta has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Carlotta?

In 2025, Carlotta ranked #4086 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Carlotta most popular?

Carlotta was most popular in 1948, when about 255 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Carlotta?

Names similar to Carlotta include Giulia, Chiara, Gaia, Giovanna, Fiorella.

What names go well with Carlotta?

Italian names that pair well with Carlotta include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.