Carlton
Carlton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town of the free peasants or freemen.
Origin and history
Carlton is an English masculine name derived from a surname and placename meaning town of the freemen or peasants. It enjoyed steady popularity in the United States throughout the twentieth century and remains a classic, traditional choice today.
Popularity in the United States
48,890 babies in the United States have been named Carlton since 1880. It ranks #518 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1637.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.5 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
- NC (8.3 %)
- VA (7.9 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 190 |
| 1890-1900 | 259 |
| 1900-1910 | 451 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,840 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,714 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,021 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,361 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,920 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,985 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,833 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,993 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,538 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,610 |
| 2010-2019 | 885 |
| 2020-2029 | 290 |
Famous people named Carlton
- Carlton Fisk: Baseball Player
- Carlton Cuse: Screenwriter, Producer
Nicknames
Carl, Carlie
Fun facts
- The name original derives from numerous placenames in England formed from the Old English words 'ceorl' (freeman) and 'tun' (settlement).
- The name gained notable recognition in 1990s television via the popular character Carlton Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.