Carleton
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRLT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carleton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,973 babies have been named Carleton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carleton is past its peak , currently ranked #23,282 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,282
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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, Carl, Carly, Carlie, Carle, Carley, Carleie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Cay, and Caie. 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.
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