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Karlette

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Pronounced kar-LET /kɑrˈlɛt/High

Meaning: A diminutive of Karla/Carla — a feminine of Karl/Charles, from the Germanic, 'a free man/woman', hence 'a little free woman'Low

In 30 seconds: A little free woman: Karlette is a diminutive of Karla. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kar-LET').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA diminutive of Karla/Carla — a feminine of Karl/Charles, from the Germanic, 'a free man/woman', hence 'a little free woman'
U.S. rank (2024)#9858 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419532024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Karlette is a diminutive of Karla/Carla — a feminine of Karl/Charles, from the Germanic, 'a free man/woman', hence 'a little free woman'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'kar-LET').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and other families. Rare, a-little-free-woman at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Karla is 'a free woman' (a feminine of Charles) — Karlette is a diminutive, 'a little free woman', lyrical and modern (said 'kar-LET').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Karlette — diminutive of Karla

Variations

CarletteKarlaCarlota

Nicknames

Karla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karlette mean?

Karlette is a diminutive of Karla/Carla — a feminine of Charles, Germanic 'a free woman', hence 'a little free woman'.

How do you pronounce Karlette?

It's said kar-LET /kɑrˈlɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Karlette a boy or girl name?

Karlette is a girl's name.

How popular is Karlette?

Karlette is a very rare name in the U.S.

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