Charlton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Charlton is an Old English name meaning 'the settlement of free men'. It evolved from the Old English 'ceorl-tun' through 'Charleton' in Middle English to its modern form. The name is associated with strong and traditional traits and has no biblical relevance. It became popular as a surname before transitioning into a first name in the 19th century.
The name Charlton is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Charlton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Charlton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1715th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2034th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1282nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1156th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1621st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3236th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5826th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Charlton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Charlton"
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃɑːrltən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Charlton is derived from the Old English elements 'ceorl', meaning 'free man' or 'peasant', and 'tun', meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Hence, it essentially means 'the settlement of free men'.
Meaning
the settlement of free men
Language Evolution
Ceorl-tun (Old English), Charleton (Middle English), Charlton (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Charlton began to gain popularity as a surname in medieval England and transitioned into a given name in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Charl, Charlie, Charleton
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Charlton is perceived as a classic and dignified name, often associated with strong, traditional values.
Famous People
Charlton Heston, an American actor and political activist., Charlton Athletic, a professional football club in London.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Charlton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Charlton"
"Charlton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1715th of 7545 | 314 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2034th of 6773 | 241 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1282nd of 7552 | 686 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1156th of 10718 | 823 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1621st of 16616 | 758 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3236th of 24088 | 489 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5826th of 23106 | 181 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Charlton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
66.48% 1573rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.24% 1297th/2227 |
49.30% 1198th/2430 |
43.74% 1248th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
29.45% 1036th/3518 |
35.91% 1452nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
24.95% 1296th/5194 |
42.98% 2715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
40.76% 2981st/7313 |
55.88% 4170th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Charlton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Charlton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Charlton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.