How Many People Are Named Carlotta?

Complete statistics for the name Carlotta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Carlotta
Very Rare
Italian

Carlotta means 'free woman' in Italian, making it both elegant and empowering. Only 1 in 73,712 Americans are named Carlotta, with around 4,477 people bearing this name today. The majority, 66%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~184
Living in US
1 in 1,801,355
Americans
1948
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Free woman
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Elegant Empowering Dignified
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and philanthropic, dedicated to helping others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,477
Worldwide Bearers
#40,043
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
86
🇨🇭 Switzerland
84
🇵🇭 Philippines
65
🇧🇪 Belgium
39
🇵🇹 Portugal
37
🇳🇱 Netherlands
30
🇯🇲 Jamaica
27
🇦🇺 Australia
24
🇳🇬 Nigeria
22
🇮🇪 Ireland
18

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,477 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
517
Would be under 30 (8%)
1,647
Would be 30–60 (26%)
4,257
Would be over 60 (66%)

All 6,421 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1948

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Carlotta Through the Generations

Carlotta has seen its highest popularity in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1948 with 255 births. Since then, the name has become increasingly rare, with only 6,421 total births recorded in the United States throughout history. Today, most people named Carlotta are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while Carlotta remains a cherished name among certain demographics, it's not commonly chosen for newborns anymore.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 324
Illinois 314
Ohio 224
Texas 221
New York 217
Michigan 178
Pennsylvania 174
Florida 122
North Carolina 99
Missouri 91

✨ Similar Names to Carlotta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carlotta's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Carlotta

How Many People Have the Name Carlotta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 184 people in the United States currently share the name Carlotta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carlotta a Common or Rare Name?

Carlotta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Carlotta Mean?

Carlotta means "free woman" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carlotta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Carlotta Most Popular?

The name Carlotta reached peak popularity in 1948, with 255 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Carlotta?

Approximately 184 people named Carlotta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 184. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,801,355 Americans.

Is Carlotta a rare name?

Carlotta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carlotta mean?

Carlotta means "free woman" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Carlotta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Carlotta are male and 100% are female.

When was Carlotta most popular?

Carlotta peaked in 1948 with 255 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US184
All-Time Births184
1 in X1 in 1,801,355
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1948
World Rank#40,043
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.