Charlton
Boy nameCharlton has been given to 3,535 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It peaked in 1971. In 2025, about 1 in 113,872 boys was named Charlton.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,535
Peak year
1971 (82 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1888
10-year trend
▼ -21%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Charlton's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #940 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Charlton — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Charlton.
FAQ
How popular is the name Charlton?
Charlton has been given to 3,535 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Charlton peak?
Charlton peaked in 1971, when 82 babies were given the name.
Is Charlton a girl or boy name?
Charlton is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Charlton are boys).
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