Carlton Rhee

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carlton Rhee — English
56K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carlton Rhee is a name that combines English origins. The first name Carlton is a masculine given name of English origin. Carlton is a masculine given name, meaning "free peasant settlement" or "from the town of the free men (see Carl)". Prominent individuals with this name include: Carlton B. Ardery Jr. (died 1965), American test pilot Carlton Barrett (1950–1987), reggae drummer and percussion player; member of Bob Marley and The Wailers Carlton W. The surname Rhee: Lee, I, or Yi (Korean: 이; 리) is the second-most-common surname in Korea, behind Kim (김). As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were 7,306,828 people by this name in South Korea or 14.7% of the population. Historically, 李 was written as Ni (니) in Korea. The spelling formally changed to I (이) in 1933 when the initial sound rule (두음 법칙) was established. In the McCune–Reischauer romanization of North Korea, it is romanized as Ri (리) because there is no distinction between the alveolar liquids /l/ and /r/ in modern Korean. Carlton is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 56K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Carlton reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Carlton

English

Carlton is a masculine given name, meaning "free peasant settlement" or "from the town of the free men (see Carl)". Prominent individuals with this name include: Carlton B. Ardery Jr. (died 1965), American test pilot Carlton Barrett (1950–1987), reggae drummer and percussion player; member of Bob Marley and The Wailers Carlton W.

Surname: Rhee

Vietnamese

Lee, I, or Yi (Korean: 이; 리) is the second-most-common surname in Korea, behind Kim (김). As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were 7,306,828 people by this name in South Korea or 14.7% of the population. Historically, 李 was written as Ni (니) in Korea. The spelling formally changed to I (이) in 1933 when the initial sound rule (두음 법칙) was established. In the McCune–Reischauer romanization of North Korea, it is romanized as Ri (리) because there is no distinction between the alveolar liquids /l/ and /r/ in modern Korean.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Carlton is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Carlton by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Carlton Rhee

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Carlton Rhee:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Carlton?
The first name Carlton originates from English. Carlton is a masculine given name, meaning "free peasant settlement" or "from the town of the free men (see Carl)". Prominent individuals with this name include: Carlton B. Ardery Jr. (died 1965), American test pilot Carlton Barrett (1950–1987), reggae drummer and percussion player; member of Bob Marley and The Wailers Carlton W.
When was Carlton most popular?
The name Carlton reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rhee?
The surname Rhee originates from Vietnamese. Lee, I, or Yi (Korean: 이; 리) is the second-most-common surname in Korea, behind Kim (김). As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were 7,306,828 people by this name in South Korea or 14.7% of the population. Historically, 李 was written as Ni (니) in Korea. The spelling formally changed to I (이) in 1933 when the initial sound rule (두음 법칙) was established. In the McCune–Reischauer romanization of North Korea, it is romanized as Ri (리) because there is no distinction between the alveolar liquids /l/ and /r/ in modern Korean.
What are the origins of the name Carlton Rhee?
The name Carlton Rhee combines two different traditions: the first name Carlton has English roots, while the surname Rhee originates from Vietnamese.
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