Wilton
Wilton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement by the willows, or farmstead on the River Wylye.
Origin and history
Wilton is an English name derived from various place names in England, historically meaning 'settlement by the willows' or 'town on the River Wylye'. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the early to mid-20th century in the United States and remains a classic, traditional choice today. Currently, it is used infrequently as a given name.
Popularity in the United States
8,653 babies in the United States have been named Wilton since 1880. It ranks #1297 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1825.
States where it is most popular
- LA (23.5 %)
- NC (15.2 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- SC (9.9 %)
- VA (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 66 |
| 1890-1900 | 80 |
| 1900-1910 | 173 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,104 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,794 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,265 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,100 |
| 1950-1960 | 921 |
| 1960-1970 | 587 |
| 1970-1980 | 416 |
| 1980-1990 | 329 |
| 1990-2000 | 295 |
| 2000-2010 | 245 |
| 2010-2019 | 176 |
| 2020-2029 | 102 |
Famous people named Wilton
- Wilton Chamberlain: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Wilt, Will
Fun facts
- The name originates from several towns in England, most notably Wilton in Wiltshire, which was historically the capital of Wessex.
- Wilton originally gained traction as a given name through the English custom of using family surnames for first names.