The nameLottie

Lottie is a pet form of Charlotte. Fashionable in the 19th century, it has come back in England and Wales.

Girl's name
English

Meaning

Lottie comes from Charlotte, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, "free man".

Origin

English, from a diminutive.

History

Lottie was in the American top 100 in the late 19th century. In England and Wales it reached 31st place in 2025, its best rank since 1996.

Did you know?

Lottie Dod won Wimbledon in 1887 at the age of 15, still the youngest champion ever.

Famous people named Lottie

Lottie Dod, tennis player and Wimbledon champion
Lottie Moss, model

Popularity of the name Lottie

Lottie in the United States

676thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024

1916peak year (1,397 births)

47,913babies named Lottie in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Lottie was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 10,698 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Lottie. Half of all babies named Lottie in the United States were born before 1918, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 287 births a year on average, against 101 in the five years before.

Lottie in the United Kingdom

30thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2025peak year (1,389 births)

15,576babies named Lottie in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Lottie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 6,857 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Lottie. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Lottie in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,171 births a year on average, against 887 in the five years before.

Lottie in Ireland

98thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025

2023peak year (65 births)

520babies named Lottie in Ireland since 1964

Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Lottie

Names from the same generation as Lottie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lottie mean?

Lottie comes from Charlotte, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, "free man".

What is the origin of the name Lottie?

English, from a diminutive.

Is Lottie a girl's or a boy's name?

Lottie is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Lottie?

In 2024, Lottie was the 676th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 423 births.

What are the variants of the name Lottie?

Variants and related names of Lottie include Charles and Charlotte.

What are good sibling names for Lottie?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Winona, Millie, Marceline and Poppy for a sister, Elio, Naël, Lowen and Eyden for a brother.

Who are famous people named Lottie?

Lottie Dod, tennis player and Wimbledon champion; Lottie Moss, model.