Carleton
boy nameCarleton entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #476 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#476
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #779 |
| 1890s | #754 |
| 1900s | #824 |
| 1910s | #700 |
| 1920s | #713 |
| 1930s | #787 |
| 1940s | #856 |
| 1950s | #920 |
| 1960s | #1176 |
| 1970s | #1589 |
| 1980s | #2203 |
| 1990s | #3811 |
| 2000s | #7016 |
| 2010s | #11759 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Carleton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carleton alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carleton in 2025?
- Carleton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carleton most popular?
- Carleton peaked in 1891, reaching #476 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carleton with classmates?
- Carleton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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