Carlton
Male name · ↓ Falling
21,801
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Carlton
Carlton is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 21,801 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 399 births |
| 1890s | 588 births |
| 1900s | 1,000 births |
| 1910s | 1,908 births |
| 1920s | 2,263 births |
| 1930s | 2,284 births |
| 1940s | 2,238 births |
| 1950s | 3,201 births |
| 1960s | 2,773 births |
| 1970s | 1,923 births |
| 1980s | 1,552 births |
| 1990s | 1,370 births |
| 2000s | 302 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carlton?
Carlton has been given to 21,801 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 376 births that year.
Is Carlton a boy or girl name?
Carlton is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Carlton most popular?
Carlton was most popular in 1957, when 376 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Carlton?
Carlton first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).