Carlton
How to say it: KARL-tun · /ˈkɑːrltən/
From an English place name meaning 'settlement of free men'; Old English 'ceorla tun'.
Carlton was the 2,245th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 43 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,873 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,245 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 43 |
| Share of births | 1 in 77,101 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,873 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Carlton peaked in the 1930s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Carlton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Carlton
- Carlton Cole (born 1983)English footballer
- Carlton Cuse (born 1959)American television producer and screenwriter
- Carlton Palmer (born 1965)English association football player and manager
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Carlton Banks, preppy cousin played by Alfonso Ribeiro; the Carlton dance
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