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How Many People Are Named Carlton?
Estimated people named Carlton living in the U.S. today
30,011
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 49,124
- Peak year: 1957 (962 births)
- Estimated living today: 30,011
Carlton by age group — who carries the name today?
Carlton popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Carlton
Carlton has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 49,124 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 30,011 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 11,389 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Carltons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Carlton in the US?
An estimated 30,011 people named Carlton are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Carlton rare — about 1 in 11,389 Americans.
Is Carlton a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Carlton is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Carlton most popular?
Carlton peaked in 1957, when 962 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Carlton?
Carlton ranks #1,250 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 48 out of 100 (higher means rarer).