Charlotte vs Suzanne
Charlotte and Suzannecompared 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.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2024, Charlotte was ranked #23 and Suzanne #3015 among girls in England and Wales.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2015, Charlotte was ranked #34 and Suzanne #426 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2018, Charlotte was ranked #39 and Suzanne #734 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
New Zealand · Girls
In 1981, Charlotte was ranked #59 and Suzanne #90 among girls in New Zealand.
Norway · Girls
In 2005, Charlotte was ranked #103 and Suzanne #441 among girls in Norway.
Charlotte and Suzanne over time
Charlotte and Suzanne appear together in 4 published lists, across 127 years of shared records. Charlotte held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Suzanne in 1.
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.
Suzanne reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, and Charlotte in none. 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 1997, Charlotte moved ahead of Suzanne in Republic of Ireland · Girls — #119 and #119 the year before became #109 and #200.
- Longest-running competitions
Charlotte and Suzanne were both ranked in Norway · Girls for 37 years, from 1955 to 2005, ending at #103 and #441.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls52 shared years, 1964–2018
Charlotte held the stronger position in 21 of those years, Suzanne in 30.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #39 in 2018, Suzanne #42 in 1972.
The order changed in 1997: Charlotte moved ahead. In 1996 they stood at #119 and #119; by 1997 that had become #109 and #200.
Most recent shared year, 2018: Charlotte #39, Suzanne #734.
Norway · Girls37 shared years, 1955–2005
Charlotte held the stronger position in 36 of those years, Suzanne in 1.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #12 in 1990, Suzanne #272 in 1986.
The order changed in 1962: Charlotte moved ahead. In 1961 they stood at #420 and #413; by 1962 that had become #311 and #476.
Most recent shared year, 2005: Charlotte #103, Suzanne #441.
England and Wales · Girls29 shared years, 1996–2024
Charlotte held the stronger position in 29 of those years, Suzanne in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #5 in 2000, Suzanne #364 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Charlotte #23, Suzanne #3015.
Northern Ireland · Girls9 shared years, 1997–2015
Charlotte held the stronger position in 9 of those years, Suzanne in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #34 in 2015, Suzanne #194 in 1997.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2015: Charlotte #34, Suzanne #426.
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 2024 they were #23 and #1743.
Charlotte · Shannon · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · 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 2024 they were #23 and #547.
Charlotte · Katie · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · 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 2024 they were #23 and #503.
Charlotte · Megan · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · 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 Suzanne
Pairs where Suzanne shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Alice vs Suzanne
In 1964 they stood at #57 and #67 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2018 they were #33 and #734.
Alice · Suzanne · 52 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Suzanne vs Jane
In 1964 they stood at #67 and #59 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2018 they were #734 and #162.
Suzanne · Jane · 52 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Claire vs Suzanne
In 1964 they stood at #75 and #67 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2018 they were #228 and #734.
Claire · Suzanne · 52 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Suzanne vs Olive
In 1964 they stood at #67 and #72 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2018 they were #734 and #361.
Suzanne · Olive · 48 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Charlotte | Suzanne |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Free man (feminine form of Charles). | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | French, feminine of Charles | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃɑɹlət/ | |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Lottie, Charlie, Carlotta | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #1 (2025) | England and Wales · Girls #3015 (2024) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 65/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 70/100 | 82/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
What the data shows
- Charlotte has a recorded origin (French, feminine of Charles); Suzanne does not have one recorded yet.
- Charlotte and Suzanne both have 3 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Charlotte; Suzanne doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Charlotte a "high" Data Confidence level and Suzanne 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 #1 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2025.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Suzanne
Popularity journey
First recorded1952
First recorded at #25 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1952 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1952–1982
Highest recorded position: #19 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1954 (recorded 1952–1982).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2024
Most recently recorded at #3015 among girls in England and Wales, in 2024.
England and Wales · Girls