Carleton
Carleton is an English name meaning 'town of the free men' or 'fortified town.' It conveys a sense of strength and community, embodying traits of leadership and independence. The name suggests a person who is grounded yet open to new experiences, often acting as a pillar for those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,839 |
| Gender | Male (30% / 70%) |
| Peak year | 1923 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1985 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Carleton Coon (Anthropologist, known for his work on human evolution) · Carleton Watkins (Photographer, known for his landscape photographs of the American West) · Carleton H. Sheets (Real estate investor and author) · Carleton Gajadhar (Entrepreneur and philanthropist) · Carleton S. Coon (Author and anthropologist)
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