Carlton is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1021 in 2012 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 40 births ranking #464. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.5%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 12,904 boys born was named Carlton. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.