Charlton
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Charlton: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2020.
The name Charlton began as an English surname and place name, rooted in Old English "ceorl" meaning a free man or peasant, combined with "tun" for settlement or enclosure, so it referred to a "settlement of the free men." Its most famous bearer is the iconic American actor Charlton Heston, known for epic films such as Ben-Hur and The Ten Commandments. This helped the name transition from surname to first name. Places sharing its root include several Charlton villages in England, as well as Charlton Athletic Football Club in London. Notably, while Charlton is often considered a variant of Charles, it actually has a separate occupational and locational history, giving it a sturdy, classic feel that pairs well with Scottish and English naming traditions.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20203 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7113 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y