Total births
145
Girls' name · since 1920
Charlot
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 145 babies named Charlot, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 145
- total births
- 1920–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Charlot sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 145 recorded since 1920.
Social Security Administration records show Charlot recorded 145 times among girls since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1972.
- 145 total births
- 1920–1972 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
145 girls have been named Charlot since 1920, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1972.
- 145
- total births
- 1920–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Charlot was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
9 babies were named Charlot in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Charlot's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Charlot splits its recorded history at 1948: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1933 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Charlot at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Charlot popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1972
- Peak year (1955)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Charlot by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Charlot's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Charlot births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
22 births
- 1930s
1930s
26 births
- 1940s
1940s
30 births
- 1950s
1950s
27 births
- 1960s
1960s
33 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 33 births (23% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Charlot? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 145 babies named Charlot. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 9 births.
When was Charlot most popular? ▼
Charlot was most popular in the 1960s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
How long has the name Charlot been used? ▼
Records for Charlot go back to 1920, giving 53 years of history through 1972.
What names are similar to Charlot? ▼
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 Charlot's data
- Charlot's decade-level peak was the 1960s (33 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Charlot
Nearby Names Like Charlot
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Charlot
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 Charlot side by side: Charlot vs Charlotte Charlot vs Charlene Charlot 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, 1920–1972 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Charlot: Baby Name Since 1920 - 145 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/charlot. 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 Charlot 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.