Carlton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A free-born child of the countryside settlement.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2249
- Peak
- #217 in 1937
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Carlton Means
Carlton is a boy name of English origin. A free-born child of the countryside settlement.
How Popular Carlton Is
Carlton currently ranks #2249 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #217 in 1937. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Carlton
- Carlton peaked at #217 in the U.S. in 1937.
- Carlton is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Carlton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Carlton
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Carlton
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Questions About Carlton
What does Carlton mean?
Carlton is a boy name of English origin. A free-born child of the countryside settlement.
How popular is Carlton?
Carlton currently ranks #2249 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #217 in 1937. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Carlton come from?
Carlton comes from English roots. Carlton peaked at #217 in the U.S. in 1937.
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