Karlton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English, Germanic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Karlton is a strong and masculine name of English and Germanic origins.
Meaning of the Name Karlton
Karlton is a variation of the name Carlton, which is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English name Carleton, meaning 'settlement of free men'. The name Karlton also has Germanic roots, derived from the German name Carl, meaning 'man' or 'warrior'. It is a strong and masculine name with a rich history.
Popularity of the Name Karlton
The popularity for the name Karlton peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 47 births, which ranked number 4,317 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Karlton had the most male births in 1991 with 47, which ranked number 1,725 out of 9,647 male names. The number of births for the name Karlton has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%. Among males, Karlton has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Karlton
- 20 Year Trend of Karlton: -53.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Karlton: -30.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Karlton: -30.00%
Popularity of Karlton by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Karlton. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Karlton in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Karlton is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Karlton
- Total Births of Karlton: 7 (-3.50%)
- Male Births of Karlton: 7 (-3.50%)
Given the downward trend of Karlton over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.50% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Karlton have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.50%.