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Carlton

Pronunciation: [ k-AHRLT-uhn ]

Girl Name #68,101 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carlton is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHRLT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Carlton often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#68,101
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carlie

Also a Boy Name

Carlton is also used as a boy name, ranked #2842.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlton

Is Carlton a boy or girl name?
Carlton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #68101. As a boy name, it is ranked #2842. Carlton is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Carlton?
Carlton is pronounced k-AHRLT-uhn.
How popular is the name Carlton?
Carlton is currently ranked #68101 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Carlton?
Common nicknames for Carlton include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie.
Is Carlton a common or rare name?
Carlton is an uncommon name, ranked #68101 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carlton

Carlton is a girl name .

Is Carlton a boy or girl name? Carlton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,101 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,842. Carlton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Carlton is currently ranked #68,101 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Carlton include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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