Walton - A very unique male name
Walton at a glance
Walton is ranked #3212 among boy baby names in 2025, with 10 births in 2025. It peaked in 1915 at #496 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.
- Rank in 2025
- #3212
- Births in 2025
- 10
- Peak year
- 1915 (#496)
- First appeared
- 1912
- Trend
- #3078 in 2020 → #3212 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 146,628 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Walton peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 496.
Famous with this name
Walton Goggins
Javon Walton
Anna Walton
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Walton is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Walton is currently topping the baby name charts in Tennessee at position #1,177 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,541.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Walton is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Walton origin and meaning
English transferred surname, from place names
Walled town; town by a wall (from Old English wall + tun)
Walton is an English surname from the many places called Walton, 'walled town' or 'town by a wall,' used as a boy's first name. It peaked in 1922 and now survives as a rare vintage choice. Actor Walton Goggins, below, is a genuine given-name bearer.
Attested etymology
Walton is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Walton, pop culture references for the name Walton and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Walton
We've found the following names that sound similar to Walton, sorted by popularity.
Weldon / Wilton / Welton / Waldemar / Walden / Waldon /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3212 |
| 2024 | 4332 |
| 2023 | 3819 |
| 2022 | 3275 |
| 2021 | 3690 |
| 2020 | 3078 |
| 2019 | 4236 |
| 2018 | 3693 |
| 2016 | 4304 |
| 2014 | 4386 |
| 1999 | 3743 |
| 1969 | 1858 |
| 1968 | 1781 |
| 1967 | 1720 |
| 1965 | 1743 |
| 1961 | 1240 |
| 1960 | 1559 |
| 1958 | 1569 |
| 1957 | 1259 |
| 1956 | 1209 |
| 1955 | 1271 |
| 1954 | 1019 |
| 1953 | 1019 |
| 1952 | 1127 |
| 1951 | 919 |
| 1950 | 849 |
| 1949 | 1151 |
| 1948 | 1123 |
| 1947 | 845 |
| 1946 | 772 |
| 1945 | 1124 |
| 1944 | 684 |
| 1943 | 788 |
| 1942 | 800 |
| 1941 | 839 |
| 1940 | 788 |
| 1939 | 950 |
| 1938 | 905 |
| 1937 | 863 |
| 1936 | 865 |
| 1935 | 853 |
| 1934 | 741 |
| 1933 | 716 |
| 1932 | 787 |
| 1931 | 700 |
| 1930 | 814 |
| 1929 | 814 |
| 1928 | 837 |
| 1927 | 899 |
| 1926 | 622 |
| 1925 | 694 |
| 1924 | 621 |
| 1923 | 547 |
| 1922 | 518 |
| 1921 | 582 |
| 1920 | 596 |
| 1919 | 580 |
| 1918 | 654 |
| 1917 | 585 |
| 1916 | 573 |
| 1915 | 496 |
| 1914 | 589 |
| 1913 | 887 |
| 1912 | 601 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1177 |
| Georgia | 1541 |
Even more about Walton
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Walton a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Walton?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
WAWL-tun · /ˈwɔːltən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
Nicknames: WaltWally
Famous bearers
- Walton Goggins — American actor (b. 1971) Contemporary
Style
SurnamePlace name
Why parents choose it
A dignified vintage surname name — place roots, a Walt inside it, and modern screen presence.
Worth knowing
- Reads as a surname first; dated to its 1920s peak.
