Karlton
boy nameKarlton entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1299 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1299
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3514 |
| 1920s | #3794 |
| 1930s | #3304 |
| 1940s | #2678 |
| 1950s | #2131 |
| 1960s | #1652 |
| 1970s | #1991 |
| 1980s | #2278 |
| 1990s | #3373 |
| 2000s | #6604 |
| 2010s | #9008 |
| 2020s | #10018 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Karlton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karlton alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karlton in 2025?
- Karlton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Karlton most popular?
- Karlton peaked in 1966, reaching #1299 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Karlton with classmates?
- Karlton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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