Fulton
Fulton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fowl town or settlement where birds are kept.
Origin and history
Fulton is an English surname turned given name derived from a place name meaning 'fowl town' or 'settlement where birds are kept'. Historically associated with the venerable American archbishop Fulton Sheen, the name has maintained a steady presence in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a mild revival alongside other classic, occupational-sounding surname names.
Popularity in the United States
2,882 babies in the United States have been named Fulton since 1880. It ranks #2413 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1536.
States where it is most popular
- NC (17.3 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- MN (10.3 %)
- SC (10 %)
- MS (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 16 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 68 |
| 1910-1920 | 303 |
| 1920-1930 | 359 |
| 1930-1940 | 230 |
| 1940-1950 | 296 |
| 1950-1960 | 273 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 130 |
| 2010-2019 | 381 |
| 2020-2029 | 392 |
Famous people named Fulton
- Fulton Sheen: Archbishop, Author
- Fulton Mackay: Actor, Playwright
Fun facts
- It was adopted as a first name by Peter John Sheen, who took his mother's maiden name Fulton and became a famous pioneer of religious broadcasting.
- The name originally derived from locations in England, such as Fulton in Lancashire.