Charlotte vs Evelyn
Charlotte and Evelyn 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 Evelyn #13 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2023, Charlotte was ranked #1 and Evelyn #12 among girls in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Charlotte was ranked #6 and Evelyn #75 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Charlotte was ranked #10 and Evelyn #120 among girls in Scotland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Charlotte was ranked #25 and Evelyn #12 among girls in England and Wales.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Charlotte was ranked #43 and Evelyn #94 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Norway · Girls
In 2025, Charlotte was ranked #162 and Evelyn #153 among girls in Norway.
Charlotte and Evelyn 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 Evelyn over time
Charlotte and Evelyn appear together in 6 published lists, across 213 years of shared records. Charlotte held the stronger position in more years in 6 of them, Evelyn in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Charlotte reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, Evelyn 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 2021, Evelyn moved ahead of Charlotte in England and Wales · Girls — #20 and #21 the year before became #25 and #21.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Charlotte and Evelyn changed places 4 times in Norway · Girls between 1946 and 2025, ending at #162 and #153.
- Mirrored each other
Over 72 shared years in Norway · Girls, Charlotte rose about as far as Evelyn fell — from #345 and #102 in 1946 to #162 and #153 in 2025.
- Longest-running competitions
Charlotte and Evelyn were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #25 and #12.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Charlotte #6 in 2024, Evelyn #75 in 2024.
List by list
Norway · Girls72 shared years, 1946–2025
Charlotte held the stronger position in 56 of those years, Evelyn in 16.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #12 in 1990, Evelyn #102 in 1946.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlotte #162, Evelyn #153.
Republic of Ireland · Girls62 shared years, 1964–2025
Charlotte held the stronger position in 38 of those years, Evelyn in 24.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #39 in 2018, Evelyn #76 in 2022.
The order changed in 1988: Charlotte moved ahead. In 1987 they stood at #152 and #143; by 1988 that had become #166 and #185.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlotte #43, Evelyn #94.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Charlotte held the stronger position in 25 of those years, Evelyn in 5.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #5 in 2000, Evelyn #12 in 2025.
The order changed in 2021: Evelyn moved ahead. In 2020 they stood at #20 and #21; by 2021 that had become #25 and #21.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlotte #25, Evelyn #12.
Northern Ireland · Girls21 shared years, 1997–2024
Charlotte held the stronger position in 21 of those years, Evelyn in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #6 in 2024, Evelyn #75 in 2024.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Charlotte #6, Evelyn #75.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls15 shared years, 2011–2025
Charlotte held the stronger position in 15 of those years, Evelyn in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #1 in 2012, Evelyn #8 in 2023.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlotte #1, Evelyn #13.
New Zealand · Girls13 shared years, 2011–2023
Charlotte held the stronger position in 13 of those years, Evelyn in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #1 in 2013, Evelyn #12 in 2023.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Charlotte #1, Evelyn #12.
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 Evelyn
Pairs where Evelyn shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Evelyn vs Audrey
In 1964 they stood at #83 and #85 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #94 and #885.
Evelyn · Audrey · 56 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Deborah vs Evelyn
In 1964 they stood at #76 and #83 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #608 and #94.
Deborah · Evelyn · 59 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Evelyn vs Katherine
In 1964 they stood at #83 and #77 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #94 and #608.
Evelyn · Katherine · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Nora vs Evelyn
Nora and Evelyn changed places 20 times in Republic of Ireland · Girls between 1964 and 2025, ending at #76 and #94.
Nora · Evelyn · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — moved together in several countries.
- Christopher vs Paul
Christopher and Paul both fell over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Christopher · Paul · 80 shared years, 1946–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Leo
Oliver and Leo both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Leo · 63 shared years, 1959–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Luca
Oliver and Luca both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Luca · 43 shared years, 1973–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Amelia vs Sofia
Amelia and Sofia both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Norway · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Amelia · Sofia · 36 shared years, 1972–2025 · Moved together in several countries
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 | Evelyn |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Free man (feminine form of Charles). | From an English surname derived from the given name Aveline. Originally more common for boys in the 17th century, now used almost entirely as a feminine name. |
| Origin | French, feminine of Charles | English (surname origin) |
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃɑɹlət/ | /ˈɛv.ə.lɪn/ |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| 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) | England and Wales · Girls #12 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
What the data shows
- Charlotte is recorded with a French, feminine of Charles origin, while Evelyn is recorded with a English (surname origin) origin.
- Charlotte and Evelyn both have 3 syllables.
- Charlotte's recorded meaning differs from Evelyn'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 Evelyn 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
Evelyn
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #121 among girls in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded2011–2025
Highest recorded position: #8 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2023 (recorded 2011–2025).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #12 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls