NAME PROFILE
Carlton
Carlton is an English name meaning 'from the free town.' It carries a sense of elegance and is often associated with a polished demeanor. The name evokes images of someone who is both sophisticated and approachable, embodying a friendly spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 49,167 |
| Gender | Male (88% / 12%) |
| Peak year | 1957 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 21%TX — 20%FL — 20%NY — 20%VA — 20%
Notable People
Carlton Banks (Character from *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air*) · Carlton Cuse (Television producer, known for *Lost*) · Carlton Cole (Professional footballer) · Carlton Fisk (Baseball Hall of Famer) · Carlton B. Goodlett (Civil rights activist and journalist)
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