Carlton

Meaning of Carlton

This name comes from an old English surname. It means a "free peasant's settlement" or a "settlement on the river bank."

Carlton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carlton

After ranking as high as #750 in 2000, Carlton has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Carlton

• Carlton Banks
  Fictional character, TV sitcom
• Carlton Fisk
  Baseball Hall of Fame catcher
• Carlton Gebbia
  British TV personality
• Carlton H. Moore
  American politician, Mayor
• Carlton Palmer
  English footballer, manager

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Questions about the name Carlton

What does the name Carlton mean?

Carlton means this name comes from an old english surname. it means a "free peasant's settlement" or a "settlement on the river bank.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Carlton a boy's or a girl's name?

Carlton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Carlton?

Carlton did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Carlton most popular?

Carlton peaked at #750 in 2000.