Carlton

Carlton has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Carlton isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Carlton is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Carlton was, in the past month, the 5464th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Carlton is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Carlton was viewed 27 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Carlton's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Carlton is most adored in Missouri, Virginia and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Wyoming and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Carlton.

Most popular breeds named Carlton:

1. Cocker Spaniel
2. Poodle
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Golden Retriever

Carlton is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Popular in the 19th century, it's reminiscent of "Fresh Prince" nostalgia.