Carlton is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #578 in 1997 with 30 recorded births. This places Carlton in the top 15% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 40 births ranking #464. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 25.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 10,481 boys born was named Carlton. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.