Aussies have loved the name Charlotte since the early '90s. Here's why parents still can't get enough of it
New data about the top baby names across Australia in 2025 has Charlotte nabbing the top spot in most states, proving the timeless classic is going nowhere.
A lovely, classic girl's name that not only lends itself to plenty of great nicknames, it's remained in the top charts for years – but why?
Charlotte has once again emerged as one of the top baby names in Australia for 2025, proving parents are still in love with the name.
Well, it turns out Aussies have loved it for the last three decades.
"Charlotte has ranked in the Top 100 in Australia since the early '90s, and has been a Top 10 choice since 2004."
You could argue Prince William and Kate Middleton are behind the surge in popularity for the traditional name, but they didn't use it until 11 years later.
The royal couple went with the name for their daughter, Princess Charlotte, over a decade ago when she was born in May 2015.
It was the birth of the little princess over a decade ago that really sent Charlotte into the top charts.
"Charlotte was already a beloved Aussie name when Prince William and Kate Middleton used it for their daughter in 2015, but the royal birth announcement further popularised the name," Kihm added.
"[It] was previously the Number 1 name in 2012 and 2013, and Princess Charlotte's birth brought it back up to Number 1 in 2015, the year she was born.
And how cute is this? William is pictured with a baby Princess Charlotte during a ski trip in early 2016.
"In terms of raw numbers, the most Charlottes born in Australia were born in 2015. So she definitely had an impact!"
It's got an elegance to it and, of course, a royal touch too.
But the name is also one that's been popular through history – from Charlotte Bronte to Charlotte's Web and even Charlotte York in Sex and the City.
Charlotte appeals to such a wide variety of parents because it has feminine qualities but it's also sophisticated and feels grown up too.
It's the style of name that is traditional and classic, which never goes out of style.
"Charlotte is a true classic – one that feels elegant and distinctive despite its enduring popularity," Kihm said.
"Traditional names tend to have wide appeal because they're time-honoured and proven to work for a person of any age.
Charlotte not only has feminine timeless qualities, b
There are other options out there if you don't want to go with Charlotte if it feels
"Many of today's parents appreciate Charlotte for its flexibility.
"A young Charlotte could go by her sophisticated name in full, or use a nickname like the boyish Charlie or playful Lottie."
With Charlotte dominating the top charts in Australia year after year, not everyone wants to go with the "it girl" name.
So, if you're looking for an option that's got the same traditional, classic vibes as Charlotte, here are some ideas.
Amelia
Sophie
Alice
Claire
Emma
Sophia
Emily
Evelyn
Charli
Lottie
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