Charlton
Meaningsettlement of free peasants · Old English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #814 in 1890
15 babies were named Charlton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 626 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Charlton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Charlton, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Charlton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCharlton first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1890, when it ranked #814. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCharlton was 2.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 50,251 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 113,636.
- TrendCharlton has slipped 626 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Charlton means “settlement of free peasants”.
About the name Charlton
Charlton is a boy name of English origin meaning “settlement of free peasants”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Charlton for boys from 1888 to 2025, in 123 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #814 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 | 48,309 boys |
| 1890s | 16 | 64,475 boys |
| 1900s | 17 | 60,241 boys |
| 1910s | 21 | 48,567 boys |
| 1920s | 16 | 63,371 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 76,982 boys |
| 1940s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 1950s | 18 | 56,593 boys |
| 1960s | 24 | 41,102 boys |
| 1970s | 34 | 29,438 boys |
| 1980s | 28 | 35,855 boys |
| 1990s | 20 | 49,975 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 60,938 boys |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 101,010 boys |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 136,674 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Charlton
What does the name Charlton mean?
Charlton means “settlement of free peasants” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Charlton?
Charlton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Charlton a boy or girl name?
Charlton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Charlton?
Charlton ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#814).