Total births
1,106
Girls' name · since 1921
Charletta
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 1,106 babies named Charletta, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,106
- total births
- 1921–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1,106 girls have been named Charletta since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Charletta has 1,106 recorded births among girls since 1921, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2000.
- 1,106 total births
- 1921–2000 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,106 girls have been named Charletta since 1921, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2000.
- 1,106
- total births
- 1921–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Charletta was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
36 babies were named Charletta in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Charletta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Charletta's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Charletta at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Charletta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2000
- Peak year (1968)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Charletta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Charletta's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Charletta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 12
1920s
12 births
- 1930s 48
1930s
48 births
- 1940s 87
1940s
87 births
- 1950s
1950s
188 births
- 1960s
1960s
200 births
- 1970s
1970s
260 births
- 1980s
1980s
205 births
- 1990s 99
1990s
99 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 260 births (24% of all-time use).
How Charletta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Charletta's total volume
Charletta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Charletta by state
Where Charletta concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 14 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
Michigan share of Charletta's total US births 1.3%
Even split
14 of 1,106 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charletta? ▼
Charletta has been given to 1,106 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 36 babies were born in 1968, its single highest year.
When was Charletta most popular? ▼
Charletta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Charletta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Charletta are Michigan (14 births), Texas (6 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Charletta been used? ▼
Charletta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 80 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Charletta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charlotte, Charlene, Charlie, Charity, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Charletta's data
- Charletta's decade-level peak was the 1970s (260 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Charlettas (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Charletta
Nearby Names Like Charletta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charletta
Charlotte Girl
#4 453,433 births
Charlene Girl
#1755 133,729 births
Charlie Girl
#140 40,359 births
Charity Girl
#2041 35,518 births
Chasity Girl
#4059 24,414 births
Compare Charletta side by side: Charletta vs Charlotte Charletta vs Charlene Charletta vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Charletta: Baby Name Since 1921 - 1,106 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charletta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Charletta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.