Gender
Male
Origin
- English
- from the manor farm
The specific meaning of this name is unclear, though the ending "ton" likely indicates that it refers to a town or settlement.
Syllables
2
Themes
- Surname
Pronunciation
b(o)-lton, bol-ton
Famous People
Singer Michael Bolton
Popularity in the USA
- Boys: peak in 2017 (rank #5788, 15 births); most recent 2025 (rank #7194, 11 births)
| Year | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 12 |
Top girl names · Top boy names in the USA (2025)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), national baby names data (public domain). This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA. Data years: 1880 to 2025. Original data