Walton
Walton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Walled town, settlement of Britons, or town near a wood.
Origin and history
Walton is a traditional English surname derived from several place names meaning 'walled town', 'settlement of Britons', or 'settlement near a wood'. Historically used as a given name in the United States, it peaked in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains an uncommon, classic surname-turned-first-name.
Popularity in the United States
5,889 babies in the United States have been named Walton since 1880. It ranks #1577 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1691.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.3 %)
- GA (14 %)
- NC (8.1 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
- KY (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 80 |
| 1890-1900 | 119 |
| 1900-1910 | 134 |
| 1910-1920 | 824 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,094 |
| 1930-1940 | 743 |
| 1940-1950 | 702 |
| 1950-1960 | 568 |
| 1960-1970 | 349 |
| 1970-1980 | 273 |
| 1980-1990 | 184 |
| 1990-2000 | 157 |
| 2000-2010 | 187 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 236 |
Famous people named Walton
- Walton Goggins: Actor
Nicknames
Walt
Fun facts
- The name Walton derives from multiple locations across England, coming from Old English terms like 'weall' (wall) or 'wealh' (foreigner/Briton) paired with 'tūn' (enclosure/settlement).
- Walton follows the long-standing tradition of using English family surnames as given names for sons.