Charlton Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CHARL-tun //ˈtʃɑːrl.tən//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: Old English: 'free peasant' or 'town of the free men'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Charlton is of English origin, derived from the Old English elements "ceorl," meaning "freeman" or "man," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "settlement of free men." The name can be traced back to various locations in England, particularly those named Charlton, which were often associated with agricultural communities or estates. The transition into the modern English form occurred through Middle English, where the spelling and pronunciation evolved, solidifying its use as a surname and given name by the late medieval period.

Historically, the name Charlton has been borne by notable figures and places. One significant milestone is its appearance in the Domesday Book of 1086, where various settlements named Charlton were recorded, indicating the name's long-standing presence in English history.

Additionally, the name is associated with several English noble families and has been linked to various historical events and locations throughout the centuries. The name's usage as a given name became more prominent in the 19th century, reflecting a broader trend of adopting surnames as first names during that time.

Culturally, Charlton has resonated within English-speaking communities, often evoking a sense of heritage and connection to the land. The name carries connotations of strength and stability, reflective of its roots in the concept of a settlement.

In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Charlie have emerged, further embedding the name within familial and social traditions. Overall, Charlton embodies a rich historical narrative that intertwines linguistic evolution with cultural significance, marking its place in the tapestry of English nomenclature.

Famous people named Charlton

In this section, you will find notable people named Charlton. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Charlton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Charlton Heston is an actor and political activist best known for Ben-Hur, The Ten Commandments, and Planet of the Apes.

Charlton Ogbuehi is a professional football player best known for playing as an offensive tackle in the NFL.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Charlton, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Charlton. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Charlton was first seen in the United States in 1888.

Charlton has ranked as high as #2145 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Texas, Georgia, California, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Charlton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Charlton 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 Charlton 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 Charlton.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 15 15 0
2024 8 8 0
2023 9 9 0
2022 13 13 0
2021 14 14 0
2020 17 17 0
2019 13 13 0
2018 14 14 0
2017 21 21 0
2016 14 14 0
2015 19 19 0
2014 25 25 0
2013 14 14 0
2012 20 20 0
2011 26 26 0
2010 21 21 0
2009 32 32 0
2008 37 37 0
2007 20 20 0
2006 32 32 0
2005 43 43 0
2004 23 23 0
2003 37 37 0
2002 25 25 0
2001 39 39 0
2000 39 39 0
1999 35 35 0
1998 34 29 5
1997 31 31 0
1996 20 20 0
1995 50 50 0
1994 41 41 0
1993 47 47 0
1992 47 47 0
1991 43 43 0
1990 48 48 0
1989 57 57 0
1988 55 55 0
1987 53 53 0
1986 60 60 0
1985 50 50 0
1984 51 51 0
1983 45 45 0
1982 45 45 0
1981 46 46 0
1980 53 53 0
1979 49 49 0
1978 39 39 0
1977 58 58 0
1976 44 44 0
1975 76 76 0
1974 59 59 0
1973 46 46 0
1972 49 49 0
1971 82 82 0
1970 59 59 0
1969 40 40 0
1968 35 35 0
1967 49 49 0
1966 43 43 0
1965 42 42 0
1964 60 60 0
1963 52 52 0
1962 51 51 0
1961 52 52 0
1960 45 45 0
1959 60 60 0
1958 52 52 0
1957 44 44 0
1956 46 46 0
1955 46 46 0
1954 45 45 0
1953 32 32 0
1952 16 16 0
1951 9 9 0
1950 15 15 0
1949 13 13 0
1948 17 17 0
1947 18 18 0
1946 13 13 0
1945 12 12 0
1944 9 9 0
1943 15 15 0
1942 11 11 0
1941 17 17 0
1940 12 12 0
1939 23 23 0
1938 10 10 0
1937 17 17 0
1936 6 6 0
1935 11 11 0
1934 12 12 0
1933 17 17 0
1932 13 13 0
1931 21 21 0
1930 7 7 0
1929 10 10 0
1928 18 18 0
1927 13 13 0
1926 14 14 0
1925 16 16 0
1924 25 25 0
1923 21 21 0
1922 22 22 0
1921 19 19 0
1920 16 16 0
1919 22 22 0
1918 20 20 0
1917 21 21 0
1916 24 24 0
1915 21 21 0
1914 5 5 0
1913 14 14 0
1912 12 12 0
1911 6 6 0
1909 6 6 0
1906 6 6 0
1905 6 6 0
1904 5 5 0
1895 6 6 0
1892 5 5 0
1890 7 7 0
1888 5 5 0

Top States for Charlton (2009)

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.

State Births Share
SC 5
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