Newton
Newton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
New town.
Origin and history
Newton originates as an Old English habitational surname meaning 'new town'. Historically used as a given name in honor of family surnames or notable figures like Sir Isaac Newton, it has maintained a steady but modest presence in the United States over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
8,177 babies in the United States have been named Newton since 1880. It ranks #1341 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1779.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15 %)
- PA (9.9 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- LA (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 538 |
| 1890-1900 | 372 |
| 1900-1910 | 316 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,306 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,552 |
| 1930-1940 | 982 |
| 1940-1950 | 801 |
| 1950-1960 | 613 |
| 1960-1970 | 398 |
| 1970-1980 | 285 |
| 1980-1990 | 218 |
| 1990-2000 | 232 |
| 2000-2010 | 184 |
| 2010-2019 | 232 |
| 2020-2029 | 148 |
Famous people named Newton
- Newton Leroy Gingrich: Politician, Author
- Newton Baker: Politician, Lawyer
Nicknames
Newt
Fun facts
- Newton originally designated someone coming from any of the numerous places in England named Newetone, meaning 'new farmstead or town'.
- The name is closely associated with Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists of all time.