Charlotte Pyles

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Charlotte Pyles — free woman
262K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Charlotte Pyles is a name that combines French origins. The first name Charlotte is a feminine given name of French origin. Charlotte is a feminine given name. It is a female form of the male name Charles. It is of French or Italian origin, meaning "free man" or "petite". It dates back to at least the 14th century. Charlotte was the most popular name for girls in Australia in 2013. In 2015, it was the 21st popular girl name both in England and Wales, having been a constant presence among the top ten girls' names there since the 1980s. In 2022, in the United States, the name Charlotte was given to 12,891 girls, ranking it as the third most popular name. The surname Pyles: Malia Pyles (born 2000), American actress Marjorie Pyles Honzik (1908–2003), American developmental psychologist Rodney Pyles (1945–2026), American politician; Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Stephan Pyles (born 1952), American author of five cookbooks on Texan and Southwestern Cuisine Terry Pyles, American artist from Alaska Vern Pyles (1919–2013), American politician; Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Jackie Pyles, member of the American girl group School Gyrls Pyle (surname), a similar surname Charlotte is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 262K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Charlotte reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Charlotte

Meaning: free woman

French

Charlotte is a feminine given name. It is a female form of the male name Charles. It is of French or Italian origin, meaning "free man" or "petite". It dates back to at least the 14th century. Charlotte was the most popular name for girls in Australia in 2013. In 2015, it was the 21st popular girl name both in England and Wales, having been a constant presence among the top ten girls' names there since the 1980s. In 2022, in the United States, the name Charlotte was given to 12,891 girls, ranking it as the third most popular name.

Surname: Pyles

English

Malia Pyles (born 2000), American actress Marjorie Pyles Honzik (1908–2003), American developmental psychologist Rodney Pyles (1945–2026), American politician; Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Stephan Pyles (born 1952), American author of five cookbooks on Texan and Southwestern Cuisine Terry Pyles, American artist from Alaska Vern Pyles (1919–2013), American politician; Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Jackie Pyles, member of the American girl group School Gyrls Pyle (surname), a similar surname

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Charlotte is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Charlotte by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Charlotte Pyles

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Charlotte Pyles:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Charlotte?
The first name Charlotte originates from French. Charlotte is a feminine given name. It is a female form of the male name Charles. It is of French or Italian origin, meaning "free man" or "petite". It dates back to at least the 14th century. Charlotte was the most popular name for girls in Australia in 2013. In 2015, it was the 21st popular girl name both in England and Wales, having been a constant presence among the top ten girls' names there since the 1980s. In 2022, in the United States, the name Charlotte was given to 12,891 girls, ranking it as the third most popular name.
When was Charlotte most popular?
The name Charlotte reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pyles?
The surname Pyles originates from English. Malia Pyles (born 2000), American actress Marjorie Pyles Honzik (1908–2003), American developmental psychologist Rodney Pyles (1945–2026), American politician; Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Stephan Pyles (born 1952), American author of five cookbooks on Texan and Southwestern Cuisine Terry Pyles, American artist from Alaska Vern Pyles (1919–2013), American politician; Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Jackie Pyles, member of the American girl group School Gyrls Pyle (surname), a similar surname
What are the origins of the name Charlotte Pyles?
The name Charlotte Pyles combines two different traditions: the first name Charlotte has French roots, while the surname Pyles originates from English.
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