Carlota
Every Carlota since 1887 — 2,460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carlota
Carlota is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,657 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1887, 2,460 American babies have been named Carlota. Its peak came in 2023, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carlota stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carlota year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,657 |
| 2024 | 60 | #2,802 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2,650 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,229 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,828 |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,404 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,287 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,515 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,710 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,473 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,512 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,504 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,522 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,723 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,363 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,970 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,751 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,220 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,983 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,823 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,825 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,589 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,392 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,288 |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,910 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,716 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,376 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,654 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,273 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,892 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,445 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,565 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,216 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,992 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,555 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,998 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,973 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,956 |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,437 |
| 1925 | 38 | #1,274 |
| 1920 | 43 | #1,154 |
| 1915 | 34 | #1,176 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,533 |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,436 |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,177 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,447 |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,234 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Carlota
- Carlota of Mexico Companion · 1840–1927
- Carlota Joaquina of Spain Nobleman · 1775–1830
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Carlota in 2025?
Carlota ranked #3,657 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carlota?
2,460 babies have been named Carlota in the United States since 1887, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carlota most popular?
Carlota peaked in 2023, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Carlota a boy or girl name?
Carlota is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carlota rising or falling?
Carlota is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Carlota?
Well-known people named Carlota include Carlota of Mexico (companion), Carlota Joaquina of Spain (nobleman).