Carlon Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CAR-lon //ˈkɑːrlən//
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: Diminutive of Charles; Latin: Free man
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Carlon is believed to be a variant of the name Charles, which has its roots in the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'man'. The name Karl was adopted into Latin as Carolus, which later evolved into Charles in Old French.
This transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Norman names, including Charles, were introduced into the English language. The name Charles has been borne by numerous kings and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in various cultures.
Historically, the name Charles has significant milestones, including its association with Charlemagne (Charles the Great), who was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD. This pivotal moment in European history helped solidify the name's prominence across the continent.
Additionally, the name has been borne by several English monarchs, such as Charles I and Charles II, both of whom played crucial roles in the political and social upheavals of their respective eras in the 17th century. The name's biblical resonance is also notable, as it has been linked to various saints named Charles, particularly Saint Charles Borromeo, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation in the 16th century.
Culturally, the name Carlon, as a derivative of Charles, carries with it the associations of nobility and leadership. The name has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing strength and freedom.
The diminutive form Charlie has also gained affection in many cultures, further enhancing the name's familial and friendly connotations. Overall, Carlon, while less common, retains the historical and cultural weight of its roots, reflecting a legacy that spans centuries and diverse traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carlon was first seen in the United States in 1921.
Carlon has ranked as high as #3676 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Carlon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Carlon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Carlon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Carlon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1979 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1978 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1976 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1975 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1973 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1972 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1971 | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1969 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1968 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1966 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1965 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1964 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1962 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| 1961 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1960 | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| 1959 | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1957 | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| 1956 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1955 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| 1954 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| 1953 | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| 1952 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1951 | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| 1950 | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| 1949 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| 1948 | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| 1947 | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| 1946 | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| 1945 | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| 1944 | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| 1943 | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| 1942 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| 1941 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1940 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 1939 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| 1938 | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| 1937 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1936 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1935 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1934 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1932 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1929 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1927 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1925 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1924 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1922 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1921 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Top States for Carlon
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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