Carlton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKARL-tun / /ˈkɑːl.tən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: from the town of Carl; Old English: free man
Historical & Cultural Background
Carlton is derived from Old English elements meaning 'free man' and 'town'. It has been used as a surname and a given name. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Carlton is also associated with various places in England.
Trend Summary
Carlton has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable peak in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carl
- Carlie
International Variants
- Carlo (Italian)
- Karltin (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Carlton
Carlton Banks is a fictional character from the television show 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', known for his preppy style and dance moves.
Carlton Cuse is an American television writer and producer, recognized for his work on 'Lost' and 'Bates Motel'.
Carlton Cole is a retired English professional footballer who played as a striker, primarily for West Ham United.
Carlton Fisk is a former American baseball catcher, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his achievements in Major League Baseball.
Fictional characters named Carlton
Carlton Banks is a character from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', known for his humorous personality and signature dance.
Carlton Lassiter is a character from the television series 'Psych', serving as a detective and often providing comic relief.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carlton was first seen in the United States in 1880. Carlton has ranked as high as #516 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Carlton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carlton (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 7 | |
GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 13 |
1881 | 16 |
1882 | 21 |
1883 | 19 |
1884 | 20 |
1885 | 18 |
1886 | 22 |
1887 | 13 |
1888 | 19 |
1889 | 29 |
1890 | 17 |
1891 | 22 |
1892 | 21 |
1893 | 21 |
1894 | 30 |
1895 | 27 |
1896 | 31 |
1897 | 28 |
1898 | 31 |
1899 | 31 |
1900 | 38 |
1901 | 41 |
1902 | 37 |
1903 | 33 |
1904 | 47 |
1905 | 48 |
1906 | 49 |
1907 | 49 |
1908 | 48 |
1909 | 61 |
1910 | 89 |
1911 | 108 |
1912 | 201 |
1913 | 198 |
1914 | 283 |
1915 | 349 |
1916 | 395 |
1917 | 388 |
1918 | 432 |
1919 | 397 |
1920 | 440 |
1921 | 480 |
1922 | 447 |
1923 | 450 |
1924 | 430 |
1925 | 448 |
1926 | 483 |
1927 | 483 |
1928 | 551 |
1929 | 502 |
1930 | 471 |
1931 | 503 |
1932 | 525 |
1933 | 490 |
1934 | 478 |
1935 | 491 |
1936 | 483 |
1937 | 548 |
1938 | 538 |
1939 | 494 |
1940 | 492 |
1941 | 510 |
1942 | 516 |
1943 | 548 |
1944 | 485 |
1945 | 500 |
1946 | 542 |
1947 | 637 |
1948 | 547 |
1949 | 584 |
1950 | 569 |
1951 | 666 |
1952 | 697 |
1953 | 718 |
1954 | 833 |
1955 | 874 |
1956 | 908 |
1957 | 955 |
1958 | 887 |
1959 | 813 |
1960 | 850 |
1961 | 769 |
1962 | 814 |
1963 | 762 |
1964 | 777 |
1965 | 640 |
1966 | 649 |
1967 | 613 |
1968 | 601 |
1969 | 511 |
1970 | 584 |
1971 | 595 |
1972 | 464 |
1973 | 477 |
1974 | 450 |
1975 | 496 |
1976 | 397 |
1977 | 465 |
1978 | 436 |
1979 | 469 |
1980 | 442 |
1981 | 392 |
1982 | 444 |
1983 | 383 |
1984 | 367 |
1985 | 378 |
1986 | 376 |
1987 | 352 |
1988 | 381 |
1989 | 478 |
1990 | 529 |
1991 | 469 |
1992 | 437 |
1993 | 396 |
1994 | 356 |
1995 | 328 |
1996 | 284 |
1997 | 269 |
1998 | 246 |
1999 | 224 |
2000 | 225 |
2001 | 208 |
2002 | 175 |
2003 | 154 |
2004 | 137 |
2005 | 180 |
2006 | 143 |
2007 | 146 |
2008 | 128 |
2009 | 114 |
2010 | 122 |
2011 | 102 |
2012 | 100 |
2013 | 87 |
2014 | 88 |
2015 | 99 |
2016 | 82 |
2017 | 72 |
2018 | 64 |
2019 | 69 |
2020 | 61 |
2021 | 55 |
2022 | 37 |
2023 | 48 |
2024 | 45 |