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Karlton

♂ Boy

Pronounced KARL-tun /ˈkɑːrl.tən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Carlton, an English place and surname, 'settlement of free peasants; free man's town' (from Old English ceorl, 'free man,' + tun, 'settlement'). Sturdy and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic surname name: Karlton means 'free man's settlement' (said 'KARL-tun'). Sturdy and refined.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Carlton, an English place and surname, 'settlement of free peasants; free man's town' (from Old English ceorl, 'free man,' + tun, 'settlement'). Sturdy and classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#11612 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,528

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119132024

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

Karlton is a spelling of Carlton, 'free man's settlement,' from the Old English ceorl ('free man') and tun ('town'). It reads sturdy and dignified as a given name - rare in the U.S. (said 'KARL-tun').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, refined, and classic.

Did you know? Karlton spells Carlton - an English place-name meaning 'settlement of free peasants; free man's town' (from ceorl, 'free man,' + tun, 'settlement') - a sturdy, refined classic (said 'KARL-tun').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Karlton — Carlton; 'free man's settlement'

Variations

CarltonKarlsonCarleton

Nicknames

KarlCarl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karlton mean?

Karlton is a spelling of Carlton, 'settlement of free peasants; free man's town.'

How do you pronounce Karlton?

It's said KARL-tun /ˈkɑːrl.tən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karlton a boy or girl name?

Karlton is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Karlton?

Karlton is a rare name in the U.S.

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