Carlon is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name "Carolinus," which was itself derived from the Germanic personal name "Karl." The name Carlon means "strong" or "freeholder," reflecting its association with the Latin word "carus," meaning dear or beloved, and the Germanic element "-mann," meaning man. Throughout history, variants of this name have been popular among various cultures, including Carlo in Italy, Carlos in Spain, and Charles in England. However, Carlon is less common and tends to be more associated with regions like France, where it has appeared as a given name since the Middle Ages. It is typically used as a masculine name but can also be found as a feminine given name in some instances.
The name Carlon appears to have had its peak popularity between the years of 1938 and 1957, with a significant number of births occurring during this period. The highest year for births was 1943 with 12 births, followed by 1948 with 14 births. After 1964, there were no recorded births with the name Carlon until it resurfaced in 1971 with 10 births. Overall, from 1938 to 1971, there were a total of 187 babies named Carlon.