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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Carlota — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Carlos|Carlotta
SpanishGirl↓ Fading

Carlota

kar-LOH-tah · 3 syllables

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#2795
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#2795
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2650 in 2023
5yr change
-145 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2795 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Spanish girl names
Carlota

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2795

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
7
Higher than 7% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-145 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SpanishClassicGirl3-syllableGermanic RootRegalFeminine DiminutiveRoyal HeritageRomance LanguageRare
Character
graceful dignitystrong willregal bearingartistic sensibilitypassionate spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Carlotas

passionateartisticgracefulexpressiveskilled
STRONG
High confidence

Carlota is a Spanish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2795 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -145 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2795 · very rare
Carlota at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine diminutive of Carlos, derived from Germanic 'Karl' meaning 'free man' or 'strong man'.
Language root:Spanish · Germanic · Frankish
Peak rank:#2650 in 2023
5yr change:-145 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Carlota of Mexico
Empress of Mexico (1840-1927)
Carlota Asensio
Spanish flamenco dancer
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
LuciaIsabellaGabrielaVictoriaValentina
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Carlota
SantiagoMiguelAlejandroRosaMagdalenaFranciscaMateo
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Carlota illustration
Name Intelligence
Carlota · Overview
Summary

Carlota is a Spanish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2795 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Regal character
Carlota carries a warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 145 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
carlota.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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