Fulton Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FUL-tun /ˈfʊltən/
Origin: English; Scottish
Meaning: English: town by the river; Scottish: from the town of Fulton
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Fulton has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "fult" meaning "fowl" or "bird" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This etymological combination suggests a meaning related to a settlement where birds are found, possibly indicating a place associated with hunting or agriculture. The name evolved through various forms, including the Old English "Fultun," before being adopted into Middle English and eventually entering the modern English lexicon as Fulton.
Historically, the name Fulton is associated with several notable figures and places. One significant milestone is the emergence of Robert Fulton in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, an American engineer and inventor known for developing the first commercially successful steamboat, the Clermont, in 1807.
His contributions to transportation and engineering have left a lasting legacy, and the name Fulton has been commemorated in various geographical locations, including Fulton County in multiple U.S. states.
The name also appears in historical texts and documents, reflecting its usage in various contexts over the centuries. Culturally, the name Fulton carries connotations of innovation and progress, largely due to its association with Robert Fulton and his pioneering work in steam navigation.
This connection has contributed to the name's resonance in American history, symbolizing the spirit of invention and exploration during the Industrial Revolution. Additionally, the name may have regional significance in areas where it is tied to local history or notable families, further embedding it within the cultural fabric of those communities.
While diminutive forms like "Fult" may exist, the name Fulton stands strong in its own right, reflecting a rich historical and cultural lineage.
Famous people named Fulton
In this section, you will find notable people named Fulton. 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 Fulton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Fulton who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Fulton J. Sheen was a television personality best known for Life is Worth Living, The Fulton Sheen Show, and his religious teachings.
Fulton County is known for its role in the U.S. judicial system and as a significant geographic area in Georgia, but it does not refer to a specific notable individual.
Fictional characters named Fulton
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Fulton is a fictional character from the animated film series DuckTales. He is a member of the Junior Woodchucks and known for his adventurous spirit and loyalty to his friends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fulton was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Fulton has ranked as high as #4381 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, South Carolina, Minnesota, and Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Fulton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | 67 |
| 2024 | 73 | 73 |
| 2023 | 53 | 53 |
| 2022 | 60 | 60 |
| 2021 | 70 | 70 |
| 2020 | 69 | 69 |
| 2019 | 66 | 66 |
| 2018 | 34 | 34 |
| 2017 | 53 | 53 |
| 2016 | 42 | 42 |
| 2015 | 35 | 35 |
| 2014 | 55 | 55 |
| 2013 | 28 | 28 |
| 2012 | 30 | 30 |
| 2011 | 24 | 24 |
| 2010 | 14 | 14 |
| 2009 | 14 | 14 |
| 2008 | 11 | 11 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 |
| 2006 | 12 | 12 |
| 2005 | 19 | 19 |
| 2004 | 13 | 13 |
| 2003 | 15 | 15 |
| 2002 | 9 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 | 10 |
| 2000 | 18 | 18 |
| 1999 | 12 | 12 |
| 1998 | 9 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 | 10 |
| 1996 | 14 | 14 |
| 1995 | 13 | 13 |
| 1994 | 9 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 |
| 1991 | 13 | 13 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 |
| 1989 | 12 | 12 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 | 10 |
| 1985 | 6 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 |
| 1980 | 10 | 10 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 |
| 1975 | 14 | 14 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 | 8 |
| 1972 | 12 | 12 |
| 1971 | 13 | 13 |
| 1970 | 10 | 10 |
| 1969 | 12 | 12 |
| 1968 | 7 | 7 |
| 1967 | 16 | 16 |
| 1966 | 18 | 18 |
| 1965 | 17 | 17 |
| 1964 | 13 | 13 |
| 1963 | 18 | 18 |
| 1962 | 18 | 18 |
| 1961 | 23 | 23 |
| 1960 | 13 | 13 |
| 1959 | 27 | 27 |
| 1958 | 24 | 24 |
| 1957 | 24 | 24 |
| 1956 | 22 | 22 |
| 1955 | 21 | 21 |
| 1954 | 35 | 35 |
| 1953 | 34 | 34 |
| 1952 | 27 | 27 |
| 1951 | 26 | 26 |
| 1950 | 33 | 33 |
| 1949 | 38 | 38 |
| 1948 | 36 | 36 |
| 1947 | 32 | 32 |
| 1946 | 28 | 28 |
| 1945 | 27 | 27 |
| 1944 | 25 | 25 |
| 1943 | 37 | 37 |
| 1942 | 29 | 29 |
| 1941 | 24 | 24 |
| 1940 | 20 | 20 |
| 1939 | 25 | 25 |
| 1938 | 29 | 29 |
| 1937 | 27 | 27 |
| 1936 | 20 | 20 |
| 1935 | 21 | 21 |
| 1934 | 24 | 24 |
| 1933 | 22 | 22 |
| 1932 | 25 | 25 |
| 1931 | 16 | 16 |
| 1930 | 21 | 21 |
| 1929 | 40 | 40 |
| 1928 | 39 | 39 |
| 1927 | 32 | 32 |
| 1926 | 35 | 35 |
| 1925 | 32 | 32 |
| 1924 | 30 | 30 |
| 1923 | 39 | 39 |
| 1922 | 36 | 36 |
| 1921 | 47 | 47 |
| 1920 | 29 | 29 |
| 1919 | 36 | 36 |
| 1918 | 35 | 35 |
| 1917 | 40 | 40 |
| 1916 | 41 | 41 |
| 1915 | 44 | 44 |
| 1914 | 24 | 24 |
| 1913 | 24 | 24 |
| 1912 | 23 | 23 |
| 1911 | 21 | 21 |
| 1910 | 15 | 15 |
| 1909 | 14 | 14 |
| 1908 | 11 | 11 |
| 1907 | 5 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 | 6 |
| 1902 | 7 | 7 |
| 1901 | 9 | 9 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 |
| 1898 | 6 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 | 5 |
| 1887 | 10 | 10 |
| 1884 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Fulton (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 7 | |
| OH | 5 |