Carleton

Q: How popular is the name Carleton?

Carleton is ranked #23282 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AHRLT-uhn ]

Boy Name #23,282 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carleton is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHRLT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Carleton often also consider Bufard, Loras, Freeland .

Popularity Over Time

#23,282

Current Rank

Peaked 1952 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,282
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Carlos #135 Carlo #918 Carl #1035 Carlton #2842 Carlisle #3294

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carlie

Middle Name Ideas

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Carleton Angel

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Carleton Charles

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Carleton Jayden

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Carleton Adriel

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Carleton Andrew

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carleton

Is Carleton a boy or girl name?

Carleton is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Carleton?

Carleton is pronounced k-AHRLT-uhn.

How popular is the name Carleton?

Carleton is currently ranked #23282 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carleton?

Common nicknames for Carleton include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie.

Is Carleton a common or rare name?

Carleton is an uncommon name, ranked #23282 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carleton

Carleton is a boy name .

Carleton is currently ranked #23,282 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carleton include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Carleton include Carlos, Carlo, Carl, Carlton, Carlisle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.