Karlton
Karlton was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked 1315th; the most babies were born in 1991 (47). More babies were named Karlton in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Carlton) "settlement of free peasants" · Old English, English
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 199147 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,529babies recorded
What does the name Karlton mean?
Karlton is a spelling of Carlton, pronounced the same way, so it shares Carlton's meaning and origin.
Carlton is an English place-name and surname from Old English ceorl, "free peasant, freeman", and tūn, "farmstead, settlement". The hard k sound, instead of the ch in the related Charlton, reflects Old Norse influence in areas of Viking settlement. It became a first name in the 19th century and was most common in the US in the 1930s to 1950s.
ċeorl (Old English, “freeman, free peasant”)tūn (Old English, “farmstead, settlement”)
How sure is this? Well established.
Related names: Charlton, Carl, Carleton.
See also: English names, names from places.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Carlton', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation)
- Wikipedia, 'Carlton (given name)', Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
Karlton popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | #10,083 | 7 |
| 2010 | #9,246 | 8 |
| 2000 | #4,919 | 15 |
| 1990 | #2,281 | 31 |
| 1980 | #2,325 | 22 |
| 1970 | #1,728 | 26 |
| 1960 | #1,884 | 19 |
| 1950 | #2,506 | 10 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Karlton, counting every spelling?
Karlton is a spelling of Carlton, a name family that had 43 boys in 2025 across its spellings. Together these spellings went to 43 boys in 2025.
| Spelling | Babies 2025 | Official rank | Babies 2021–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton | 43 | #2,893 | 229 |
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Karlton?
About 1,300 people born in the US named Karlton are alive today, with a median age of 43; half are between 32 and 58. That makes Karlton mostly worn by adults in their thirties to fifties.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Karlton by state
How common Karlton was among boys born in each state in 1989–1993, around its peak. In 49 states fewer than five boys a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Karlton: their share of US boys followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Karlton, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Karlton
What does Karlton mean?
Karlton is a spelling of Carlton, which means “"settlement of free peasants"” (Old English, English origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Karlton?
Karlton was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked 1315th; the most babies were born in 1991 (47). More babies were named Karlton in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Is Karlton a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Karlton in the US.
Where was Karlton most popular?
In 1989–1993, Karlton was most common in Texas (0.02 per 1,000 boys), followed by Ohio and Ohio.