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Carlton

Carlton is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Carlton?

Recorded births named Carlton by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	49,167 births
England & Wales since 1996	479 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Carlton's popularity over time

Babies named Carlton per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1957 (962/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (40/yr).

When was Carlton popular?

Carlton reached its peak in 1957, when it was the #534 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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