Lofton
Lofton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Enclosure with a loft, or elevated place.
Origin and history
Lofton originated as an English habitational surname referring to someone from a place characterized by a loft or elevated building. It has traditionally been used as a rare given name in the United States. Today, it remains an uncommon choice that fits well into the trend of using surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
685 babies in the United States have been named Lofton since 1880. It ranks #3991 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- TN (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 66 |
| 1920-1930 | 103 |
| 1930-1940 | 46 |
| 1940-1950 | 56 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 141 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Fun facts
- Lofton was originally a British surname based on a geographic location or farmstead feature.
- While used as a given name since the late 19th century in the U.S., it has remained relatively rare.