Karlton, of Germanic origin, is a unique and distinctive given name that has gained popularity over time. It is composed of two elements: 'Karl', meaning 'strong' or 'free man', and 'ton', which is a diminutive suffix denoting 'little'. Thus, Karlton can be interpreted as 'Little Strong One'. This name has been used historically, particularly in the United States, with its peak popularity in the mid-20th century. Today, it continues to be chosen by parents seeking a memorable and uncommon moniker for their children.
The name Karlton experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1940s to the mid-1980s, with a peak of 34 births in 1966 and another peak of 35 births in 1979. However, it began to decline thereafter, dropping to single digits by the late 1990s, and has remained relatively low ever since, with only 5 births recorded in 2019 and 2022 respectively. Overall, there have been a total of 1522 births named Karlton from 1913 to 2022.