Carlton
girl nameCarlton entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #3217 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#3217
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4704 |
| 1930s | #4053 |
| 1940s | #4237 |
| 1950s | #4941 |
| 1960s | #5059 |
| 1970s | #7627 |
| 1980s | #8700 |
| 1990s | #11991 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Carlton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlton alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carlton in 2025?
- Carlton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carlton most popular?
- Carlton peaked in 1946, reaching #3217 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carlton with classmates?
- Carlton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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