Boy
Carlton
peasants' settlement
About Carlton
Refined and stately, Carlton evokes images of classic elegance and old-world charm. This name has weathered decades gracefully, maintaining its dignity without seeming stuffy or outdated. The hard consonants give it a solid, dependable feel, suggesting someone trustworthy and grounded. Carlton works particularly well for families who value tradition and heritage, offering a connection to English naming customs with a distinguished air. It's formal enough to look impressive on business cards and résumés, yet the friendly nickname "Carl" keeps it approachable in everyday life. The name carries associations with sophistication and refinement, bringing to mind someone well-educated, well-mannered, and conscientious about their responsibilities.
Popularity of the Name Carlton
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #507 | |
| 1881 | #432 | |
| 1882 | #391 | |
| 1883 | #405 | |
| 1884 | #401 | |
| 1885 | #424 | |
| 1886 | #369 | |
| 1887 | #494 | |
| 1888 | #431 | |
| 1889 | #322 | |
| 1890 | #440 | |
| 1891 | #365 | |
| 1892 | #415 | |
| 1893 | #392 | |
| 1894 | #323 | |
| 1895 | #361 | |
| 1896 | #340 | |
| 1897 | #354 | |
| 1898 | #348 | |
| 1899 | #316 | |
| 1900 | #355 | |
| 1901 | #267 | |
| 1902 | #320 | |
| 1903 | #330 | |
| 1904 | #276 | |
| 1905 | #286 | |
| 1906 | #287 | |
| 1907 | #304 | |
| 1908 | #317 | |
| 1909 | #290 | |
| 1910 | #257 | |
| 1911 | #247 | |
| 1912 | #248 | |
| 1913 | #275 | |
| 1914 | #258 | |
| 1915 | #257 | |
| 1916 | #251 | |
| 1917 | #258 | |
| 1918 | #258 | |
| 1919 | #266 | |
| 1920 | #260 | |
| 1921 | #259 | |
| 1922 | #267 | |
| 1923 | #265 | |
| 1924 | #275 | |
| 1925 | #270 | |
| 1926 | #255 | |
| 1927 | #262 | |
| 1928 | #234 | |
| 1929 | #246 | |
| 1930 | #258 | |
| 1931 | #232 | |
| 1932 | #228 | |
| 1933 | #234 | |
| 1934 | #240 | |
| 1935 | #239 | |
| 1936 | #234 | |
| 1937 | #217 | |
| 1938 | #223 | |
| 1939 | #236 | |
| 1940 | #244 | |
| 1941 | #246 | |
| 1942 | #260 | |
| 1943 | #257 | |
| 1944 | #270 | |
| 1945 | #262 | |
| 1946 | #277 | |
| 1947 | #267 | |
| 1948 | #293 | |
| 1949 | #281 | |
| 1950 | #277 | |
| 1951 | #259 | |
| 1952 | #259 | |
| 1953 | #259 | |
| 1954 | #241 | |
| 1955 | #238 | |
| 1956 | #242 | |
| 1957 | #246 | |
| 1958 | #260 | |
| 1959 | #278 | |
| 1960 | #274 | |
| 1961 | #280 | |
| 1962 | #269 | |
| 1963 | #280 | |
| 1964 | #279 | |
| 1965 | #296 | |
| 1966 | #293 | |
| 1967 | #297 | |
| 1968 | #305 | |
| 1969 | #351 | |
| 1970 | #327 | |
| 1971 | #317 | |
| 1972 | #363 | |
| 1973 | #350 | |
| 1974 | #364 | |
| 1975 | #346 | |
| 1976 | #388 | |
| 1977 | #365 | |
| 1978 | #368 | |
| 1979 | #368 | |
| 1980 | #389 | |
| 1981 | #419 | |
| 1982 | #383 | |
| 1983 | #418 | |
| 1984 | #438 | |
| 1985 | #438 | |
| 1986 | #449 | |
| 1987 | #474 | |
| 1988 | #467 | |
| 1989 | #431 | |
| 1990 | #424 | |
| 1991 | #455 | |
| 1992 | #480 | |
| 1993 | #516 | |
| 1994 | #545 | |
| 1995 | #565 | |
| 1996 | #615 | |
| 1997 | #631 | #621 |
| 1998 | #687 | #726 |
| 1999 | #728 | #889 |
| 2000 | #749 | |
| 2001 | #805 | |
| 2002 | #916 | |
| 2005 | #968 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom
Variations of Name Carlton
Names Similar to Carlton
Nicknames for Carlton
- Carl
- Carly
- Ton
- C
Famous People Named Carlton
| Carlton Fisk | Baseball Hall of Famer |
| Carlton Myers | Former professional basketball player |
| Carlton Cole | Former professional footballer |
| Carlton Barrett | Legendary reggae drummer for Bob Marley's band |
| Carlton Palmer | Former professional footballer |
| Carlton Gary | American serial killer |
| Carlton Leach | Former football hooligan turned author and security consultant |
| Carlton Gebbia | British television personality |
| Carlton Cuse | American screenwriter and producer |
| Carlton Pearson | American minister and gospel singer |
| Carlton Williams | Jamaican cricketer |
| Carlton Dotson | American convicted murderer |
| Carlton Brown | American football player |
| Carlton Massey | American opera singer |
| Carlton Baugh | Jamaican cricketer |
| Carlton "Chuck" Norris | American martial artist and actor |
| Carlton S. Coon | American anthropologist |
| Carlton Blanchard | American football player |
| Carlton W. Angell | American architect |
| Carlton Hubbell | American baseball player |
Characters Named Carlton
| Carlton Banks | from TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Carlton Drake | from the movie "Venom" |
| Carlton Lassiter | from TV show "Psych" |
| Carlton Ridenhour | based on the real name of Chuck D from the band Public Enemy |
| Carlton Pearson | from TV movie "Come Sunday" |
| Carlton Gallagher | from TV show "Riverdale" |
| Carlton Dunne | from novel "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer |
| Carlton Wood | from movie "The Ladykillers" |
| Carlton Bitters | from animated TV show "Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil" |
| Carlton O'Neil | from movie "Summer of Sam" |
| Carlton Hobbs | from radio drama "Paul Temple" |
| Carlton Travis | from novel "Fool's Quest" by Robin Hobb |
| Carlton Greer | from TV show "Scream Queens" |
| Carlton Bliss | from movie "Free Enterprise" |
| Carlton Veazey | from play "A Lesson from Aloes" by Athol Fugard |
| Carlton Tenner | from movie "Miss March" |
| Carlton Lufteufel | from novel "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak |
| Carlton Smalls | from movie "Kingdom Come" |
| Carlton Berg | from movie "Greenberg" |
| Carlton Brown | from movie "Soapdish" |