Carlton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined
Origin: Italian/Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #2893 in 2025 with 43 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Carlo. Shares the meaning 'Free man.'
Similar names: charlton, carlito, carlson, carston, caloni, carlo, caron, charleston
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Carlton? About 1 in 77,407 babies born in 2025 were named Carlton, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Carlton
What does the name Carlton mean?
Carlton means “Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined” from Italian/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Carlton?
Carlton has Italian/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined”.
How popular is Carlton?
Carlton ranked #2884 in 2025 — given to 43 babies that year.
When was Carlton most popular?
Carlton peaked in 1957 with 955 babies registered that year.
Is Carlton a boy or girl name?
Carlton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Carltons in registered births are male.
Is the name Carlton rising or falling in popularity?
Carlton has fallen 648 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2236 in 2020 to #2884 in 2025.
How long has Carlton been recorded?
Carlton appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.