Carlton
c(a)-rl-ton,
car-lton
US Popularity:5809
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:The village of the free men, settlement of the peasants
It's hard not to picture Alfonso Ribeiro's famous dance moves when you hear the name Carlton! The beloved character from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air undoubtedly boosted the popularity of this classic boy's name. Carlton is of Old English origin with Old Norse influence, meaning "settlement of the peasants" or "the village of the free men." As your fresh little prince, Carlton is bound to know the true meaning of Tom Jones' lyrics: "It's not unusual to feel loved by anyone." And they may even learn the beloved Carlton dance as a party piece for future celebrations!
How Popular Is The Name Carlton?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Carlton is currently #4724 on The Bump
Boy:Carlton is currently #2661 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Carlton is currently #5809 in U.S. births
Boy:Carlton is currently #2690 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2690
in 2023
+ 526
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Carlton
Behind the Name, Carlton, October 2012
Behind the Name, Charlton, June 2019
House of Names, Carlton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
IMDb, Alfonso Ribeiro(I)
Ancestry, Carlton Family History
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