Charlotte vs Chloe
Charlotte and Chloe compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2025, Charlotte was ranked #1 and Chloe #7 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2023, Charlotte was ranked #1 and Chloe #23 among girls in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Charlotte was ranked #6 and Chloe #105 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Charlotte was ranked #10 and Chloe #39 among girls in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Charlotte was ranked #43 and Chloe #22 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Charlotte was ranked #25 and Chloe #89 among girls in England and Wales.
Norway · Girls
In 2025, Charlotte was ranked #162 and Chloe #341 among girls in Norway.
Charlotte and Chloe over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Charlotte and Chloe over time
Charlotte and Chloe appear together in 5 published lists, across 178 years of shared records. Chloe held the stronger position in more years in 4 of them, Charlotte in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 4 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Chloe reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, Charlotte in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2016, Charlotte moved ahead of Chloe in England and Wales · Girls — #25 and #18 the year before became #12 and #23.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Charlotte and Chloe changed places 6 times in New Zealand · Girls between 1986 and 2023, ending at #1 and #23.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Girls, Charlotte and Chloe averaged 14.4 places apart, ending at #25 and #89.
- Longest-running competitions
Charlotte and Chloe were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #25 and #89.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls48 shared years, 1974–2025
Charlotte held the stronger position in 10 of those years, Chloe in 38.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #39 in 2018, Chloe #1 in 1998.
The order changed in 1988: Chloe moved ahead. In 1987 they stood at #152 and #160; by 1988 that had become #166 and #115.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlotte #43, Chloe #22.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls36 shared years, 1989–2025
Charlotte held the stronger position in 15 of those years, Chloe in 21.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #1 in 2012, Chloe #1 in 2006.
The order changed in 2012: Charlotte moved ahead. In 2011 they stood at #7 and #1; by 2012 that had become #1 and #5.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlotte #1, Chloe #7.
New Zealand · Girls36 shared years, 1986–2023
Charlotte held the stronger position in 33 of those years, Chloe in 3.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #1 in 2006, Chloe #8 in 2010.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Charlotte #1, Chloe #23.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Charlotte held the stronger position in 10 of those years, Chloe in 20.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #5 in 2000, Chloe #1 in 1997.
The order changed in 2016: Charlotte moved ahead. In 2015 they stood at #25 and #18; by 2016 that had become #12 and #23.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlotte #25, Chloe #89.
Northern Ireland · Girls28 shared years, 1997–2024
Charlotte held the stronger position in 9 of those years, Chloe in 19.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #6 in 2024, Chloe #1 in 1997.
The order changed in 2016: Charlotte moved ahead. In 2015 they stood at #34 and #17; by 2016 that had become #13 and #22.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Charlotte #6, Chloe #105.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Charlotte
Pairs where Charlotte shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Charlotte vs Shannon
In 1996 they stood at #7 and #11 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #25 and #2138.
Charlotte · Shannon · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Charlotte vs Megan
In 1996 they stood at #7 and #10 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #25 and #816.
Charlotte · Megan · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Charlotte vs Katie
In 1996 they stood at #7 and #12 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #25 and #650.
Charlotte · Katie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Charlotte vs Jodie
In 1997 they stood at #72 and #77 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2021 they were #13 and #446.
Charlotte · Jodie · 23 shared years, 1997–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Chloe
Pairs where Chloe shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Chloe vs Katie
In 1996 they stood at #2 and #12 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #89 and #650.
Chloe · Katie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Chloe vs Ruby
Chloe and Ruby changed places 15 times in New Zealand · Girls between 1992 and 2023, ending at #23 and #17.
Chloe · Ruby · 30 shared years, 1992–2023 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Chloe vs Aisling
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Chloe #1 in 1997, Aisling #60 in 1998.
Chloe · Aisling · 26 shared years, 1997–2022 · Peaked in the same years
- Chloe vs Alexandra
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Chloe #1 in 1997, Alexandra #38 in 1996.
Chloe · Alexandra · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — one moved ahead of the other.
- Emily vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Emily in England and Wales · Girls — #3 and #5 the year before became #5 and #1.
Emily · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sophie vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Sophie in England and Wales · Girls — #2 and #5 the year before became #6 and #1.
Sophie · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sarah vs Angela
In 1974, Sarah moved ahead of Angela in New Zealand · Girls — #6 and #5 the year before became #1 and #6.
Sarah · Angela · 36 shared years, 1958–1998 · One moved ahead of the other
- Emma vs Aoife
In 2003, Emma moved ahead of Aoife in Republic of Ireland · Girls — #4 and #2 the year before became #1 and #3.
Emma · Aoife · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
Other pairs from New South Wales, Australia lists
Pairs measured inside New South Wales, Australia's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Thomas vs Edward
Over 70 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Edward fell — from #44 and #48 in 1952 to #13 and #75 in 2025.
Thomas · Edward · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Alexander vs Edward
Over 67 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Edward fell — from #80 and #48 in 1952 to #22 and #75 in 2025.
Alexander · Edward · 67 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Thomas vs Andrew
Over 63 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #44 and #51 in 1952 to #8 and #89 in 2016.
Thomas · Andrew · 63 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
- Andrew vs Alexander
Over 60 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #51 and #80 in 1952 to #89 and #9 in 2016.
Andrew · Alexander · 60 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Charlotte | Chloe |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Free man (feminine form of Charles). | Commonly interpreted as 'green shoot', referring to new plant growth in spring; used as an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter. |
| Origin | French, feminine of Charles | Ancient Greek |
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃɑɹlət/ | /ˈkloʊi/ |
| Syllables | 3 | 1 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Lottie, Charlie, Carlotta | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #1 (2025) | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #7 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
What the data shows
- Charlotte is recorded with a French, feminine of Charles origin, while Chloe is recorded with a Ancient Greek origin.
- Charlotte has 3 syllables, compared with 1 for Chloe.
- Charlotte's recorded meaning differs from Chloe's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Charlotte a "high" Data Confidence level and Chloe a "medium" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Charlotte
Popularity journey
First recorded1946
First recorded at #345 among girls in Norway in 1946 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1989–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2012 (recorded 1989–2025).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #25 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Chloe
Popularity journey
First recorded1974
First recorded at #490 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1974 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in England and Wales, in 1997 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #89 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls