How Many People Are Named Karlton?

Complete statistics for the name Karlton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Karlton
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Karlton, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,267 people in the US, making up 1 in 260,549 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 47 births, showing a slowly declining trend since then.

~1,267
Living in US
1 in 260,549
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,423
Worldwide Bearers
#206,897
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,253
🇬🇧 England
79
🇮🇳 India
30
🇯🇲 Jamaica
10
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇦🇺 Australia
5
🇬🇧 Wales
3
🇸🇬 Singapore
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,267 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
265
Would be under 30 (17%)
795
Would be 30–60 (52%)
468
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 1,528 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Karlton Through the Generations

Karlton has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs through the decades. With only 1,528 total births recorded in the US, it's clear that Karlton isn't a name you hear every day. Born in 1991, the peak year saw 47 babies given this name, but today, the name is more of a classic with a modern twist. People named Karlton are spread across different age groups, with 52% falling between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a fairly even distribution among generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 17
California 12
Michigan 12
New York 6
Alabama 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Karlton

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Karlton's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Karlton

How Many People Have the Name Karlton?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,267 people in the United States currently share the name Karlton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 260,549 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Karlton a Common or Rare Name?

Karlton is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Karlton Mean?

Karlton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Karlton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Karlton Most Popular?

The name Karlton reached peak popularity in 1991, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Karlton?

Approximately 1,267 people named Karlton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,528. That works out to roughly 1 in 260,549 Americans.

Is Karlton a rare name?

Karlton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 260,549 Americans has this name.

What does the name Karlton mean?

Karlton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Karlton more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Karlton are male and 0% are female.

When was Karlton most popular?

Karlton peaked in 1991 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,267
All-Time Births1,528
1 in X1 in 260,549
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1991
World Rank#206,897
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.