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Carlton Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Carlton

"Any of several place names in England: A village in Carlton and Chellington parish, Bedford borough, Bedfordshire . A village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire . A village and civil parish in Stockton-on-Tees borough, County Durham . A village and civil parish in Hinckley and Bosworth borough, Leicestershire . A suburb of Nottingham in Gedling borough, Nottingham"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1957 👥 49,124 in US
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Meaning
Any of several place names in England: A village in Carlton and Chellington parish, Bedford borough, Bedfordshire . A village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire . A village and civil parish in Stockton-on-Tees borough, County Durham . A village and civil parish in Hinckley and Bosworth borough, Leicestershire . A suburb of Nottingham in Gedling borough, Nottingham
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
49,124
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Carlton Mean?

Carlton is a masculine given name, meaning "free peasant settlement" or "from the town of the free men ". Prominent individuals with this name include:

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Carlton is a masculine given name, meaning "free peasant settlement" or "from the town of the free men ". Prominent individuals with this name include:…

Root Element
Carlton
Core Meaning
"Any of several place names in England: A village in Carlton and Chellington parish, Bedford borough, Bedfordshire . A village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire . A village and civil parish in Stockton-on-Tees borough, County Durham . A village and civil parish in Hinckley and Bosworth borough, Leicestershire . A suburb of Nottingham in Gedling borough, Nottingham"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Carlton

C 3
A 1
R 9
L 3
T 2
O 6
N 5
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
22
Personality
Master Builder

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male99%
♀ Female1%

Based on 49,124 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 49,124
Peak year 1957 (962)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Carlton" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Any of several place names in England: A village in Carlton and Chellington parish, Bedford borough, Bedfordshire . A village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire . A village and civil parish in Stockton-on-Tees borough, County Durham . A village and civil parish in Hinckley and Bosworth borough, Leicestershire . A suburb of Nottingham in Gedling borough, Nottingham".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~49,124 people named Carlton in the US. Peaked in 1957 with 962 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Carlton?

The Life Path number for Carlton is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 22.

Is Carlton a boy or girl name?

Carlton is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 99% male and 1% female.

How many people are named Carlton in the US?

Approximately 49,124 people in the United States are named Carlton. The name peaked in 1957 with 962 recorded uses.

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