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Charlton

Pronunciation: [ ch-AHRLT-uhn ]

Boy Name #11,919 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Charlton is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-AHRLT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Charlton often also consider Baird, Banjo, Dazir .

Popularity Over Time

#11,919
Current Rank
Peaked 1971 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,919
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cha Chy Chaie Charie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlton

Is Charlton a boy or girl name?
Charlton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11919. As a girl name, it is ranked #52422. Charlton is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Charlton?
Charlton is pronounced ch-AHRLT-uhn.
How popular is the name Charlton?
Charlton is currently ranked #11919 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Charlton?
Common nicknames for Charlton include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie.
Is Charlton a common or rare name?
Charlton is an uncommon name, ranked #11919 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Charlton

Charlton is a boy name .

Is Charlton a boy or girl name? Charlton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,919 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #52,422. Charlton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Charlton is currently ranked #11,919 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Charlton include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Charlton include Charles, Charlie, Charley, Charleston, Charly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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