Horton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Horton means 'dirty town' or 'muddy farm'
Meaning of the Name Horton
Horton is of English origin and comes from the Old English words 'horu' meaning 'dirt' or 'filth' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. It was a locational surname given to someone who lived near a dirty or muddy farm. The name is also famously associated with the children's character Horton the Elephant from Dr. Seuss' book 'Horton Hears a Who!'
Popularity of the Name Horton
The popularity for the name Horton peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 28 births, which ranked number 2,970 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Horton had the most male births in 1922 with 28, which ranked number 1,396 out of 4,967 male names. The number of births for the name Horton has declined sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Horton has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Horton
- 10 Year Trend of Horton: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Horton: -100.00%
Popularity of Horton by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Horton. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Horton in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Horton is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Horton
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