Free man
A variant of Carlton, which originates from Old English words meaning 'settlement of free men'. It combines the Germanic root 'karl' (man) with the suffix '-ton' (town or enclosure).
Less common today
Karlton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,733 in 1991.
Highly recruited high school basketball player
Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
