Felton
Felton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town or settlement near a field.
Origin and history
Felton is an English surname turned given name, originating as a place name derived from Old English elements meaning 'farmstead or settlement in a field'. It was moderately popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is an uncommon classic name given to only a few boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
6,588 babies in the United States have been named Felton since 1880. It ranks #1494 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1897.
States where it is most popular
- GA (32.2 %)
- LA (30.9 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- AL (6.6 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 29 |
| 1900-1910 | 131 |
| 1910-1920 | 591 |
| 1920-1930 | 934 |
| 1930-1940 | 838 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,006 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,020 |
| 1960-1970 | 722 |
| 1970-1980 | 459 |
| 1980-1990 | 357 |
| 1990-2000 | 226 |
| 2000-2010 | 136 |
| 2010-2019 | 102 |
| 2020-2029 | 30 |
Famous people named Felton
- Felton Jarvis: Record producer, Musician
- Felton Spencer: Basketball player
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted families hailing from various places in England named Felton, combining 'feld' (field) and 'tūn' (enclosure or town).
- Felton saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.