Felton Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FEL-tun /ˈfɛltən/
Origin: English; Old French
Meaning: English: town by the field; Old French: son of the field
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Felton has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "feld" meaning "field" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This etymological combination suggests a literal meaning of "field settlement" or "farmstead," indicative of a geographical or topographical origin. The name likely evolved through various forms in Middle English before being adopted into the modern English lexicon, where it became a surname and subsequently a given name.
Historically, the name Felton appears in England during the medieval period, with notable mentions in various records from the 13th century onward. It is associated with several places named Felton, particularly in Northumberland and Devon, which further solidified its use as a surname for families residing in those areas.
The name is also linked to the Felton family, who were prominent landowners and figures in English history, contributing to its recognition in genealogical records. Culturally, Felton carries connotations of rural life and agrarian roots, reflecting a connection to the English countryside.
The name may evoke images of pastoral landscapes and agricultural communities, which were significant in the historical development of England. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Fel" have been used informally, although they are less documented.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong ties to English heritage and the historical significance of land and settlement in shaping personal identities.
Famous people named Felton
In this section, you will find notable people named Felton. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Felton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Felton John is a musician best known for Your Song, Rocket Man, and Tiny Dancer.
Fictional characters named Felton
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Felton is a fictional character from the novel The Secret History by Donna Tartt. He is a member of a close-knit group of students at a liberal arts college who become embroiled in a murder.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Felton was first seen in the United States in 1888.
Felton has ranked as high as #1305 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Felton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Felton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Felton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Felton.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1994 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1992 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1991 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1990 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1989 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1988 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1987 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1986 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1985 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1984 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1983 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1982 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1981 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1980 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1979 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1978 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1977 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1976 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1975 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1974 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1973 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 1972 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1971 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 1970 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1969 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1968 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1967 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 1966 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1965 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1964 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 1963 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1962 | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| 1961 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1960 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1959 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1958 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 1957 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 1956 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1955 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1954 | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| 1953 | 116 | 116 | 0 |
| 1952 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1951 | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| 1950 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1949 | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| 1948 | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| 1947 | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| 1946 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1945 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1944 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1943 | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| 1942 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 1941 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1940 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 1939 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 1938 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1937 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1936 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1935 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1934 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 1933 | 80 | 75 | 5 |
| 1932 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| 1931 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1930 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 1929 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1928 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1927 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 1926 | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| 1925 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 1924 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| 1923 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 1922 | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| 1921 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 1920 | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| 1919 | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| 1918 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 1917 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1916 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1915 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1914 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1913 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1912 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1911 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1910 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1909 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1908 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1907 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1906 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1905 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1904 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1903 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1902 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1901 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1900 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1898 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1897 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1895 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1892 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1888 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Top States for Felton (2006)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |