Walton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old English for 'foreigner's town' or 'Welshman's settlement'.
Meaning of the Name Walton
Walton is an English surname derived from the Old English words 'wealh' meaning 'foreigner' or 'Welshman', and 'tun' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. It was originally used to denote someone who lived near a Welshman's settlement. The name can also be of locational origin, referring to various places called Walton in England. Today, Walton is a popular given name and surname in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Walton
The popularity for the name Walton peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 151 births, which ranked number 1,085 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Walton had the most female births in 1916 with 5, which ranked number 4,417 out of 5,161 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1922 with 151, which ranked number 502 out of 4,967 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Walton has increased sharply over the last ten years from 20 births to 30 births, an increase of 50.00%. Among males, Walton has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 30 births, an increase of 50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Walton
- 20 Year Trend of Walton: 76.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Walton: 50.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Walton: 50.00%
Popularity of Walton by State
For males, Walton was most popular in Southeastern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Walton. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 9 | 923 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Walton
- Total Births of Walton: 31 (4.14%)
- Male Births of Walton: 31 (4.14%)
Given the upward trend of Walton over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.14% increase in total births, for a total of 31 births in 2024. Male births for Walton have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 31 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%.