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Charlton

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHARL-ton /ˈtʃɑrl.tən/High

Meaning: An English surname/place — from the Old English ceorl, 'a free peasant/churl', + tun, 'a settlement', hence 'the settlement of free peasants'; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: The settlement of free peasants: Charlton is an English surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname/place — from the Old English ceorl, 'a free peasant/churl', + tun, 'a settlement', hence 'the settlement of free peasants'; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2024)#9106 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,515

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197118882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Charlton is an English surname/place — from the Old English ceorl, 'a free peasant/churl', + tun, 'a settlement', hence 'the settlement of free peasants' (we note the surname). A crisp, classic name (said 'CHARL-ton').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name (borne by actor Charlton Heston). Rare, the-settlement-of-free-peasants at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Charlton means 'the settlement of free peasants' (ceorl + tun) — a crisp English place/surname-name (we note the surname; said 'CHARL-ton').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Charlton — surname/place-name

Variations

CharletonCarltonCharltone

Nicknames

Charlie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charlton mean?

Charlton is an English surname/place — 'the settlement of free peasants' (ceorl + tun). We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Charlton?

It's said CHARL-ton /trl.tn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charlton a boy or girl name?

Charlton is a boy's name.

How popular is Charlton?

Charlton is a very rare name in the U.S.

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