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Origin(s)
PronunciationNEW-tuhn / /ˈnjuːtən/English; Latin
Meaning
English: new town; Latin: from the new town
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Newton is derived from Old English elements meaning 'new town'. It has been used as a surname and given name since the Middle Ages. Notably, it is associated with Sir Isaac Newton, the renowned mathematician and physicist. The name has been adopted in various cultures and remains popular in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Newton has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the late 19th century and a decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Newt
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Newton (Spanish)
Famous people named Newton
Newton Faulkner is an English singer-songwriter recognized for his acoustic guitar skills and hit songs.
Newton Minow served as the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and is known for his advocacy for public broadcasting.
Newton Leroy Gingrich is an American politician and author who served as the 50th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Fictional characters named Newton
Newton is a character in the animated film 'The Nut Job', known for his role as a squirrel.
Newton is a character in the video game 'Animal Crossing', where he is portrayed as a jock villager.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Newton was first seen in the United States in 1880. Newton has ranked as high as #663 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Georgia, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Newton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Newton (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 70 |
1881 | 53 |
1882 | 61 |
1883 | 59 |
1884 | 41 |
1885 | 61 |
1886 | 66 |
1887 | 41 |
1888 | 50 |
1889 | 36 |
1890 | 46 |
1891 | 36 |
1892 | 46 |
1893 | 47 |
1894 | 32 |
1895 | 33 |
1896 | 34 |
1897 | 35 |
1898 | 29 |
1899 | 34 |
1900 | 50 |
1901 | 30 |
1902 | 39 |
1903 | 27 |
1904 | 19 |
1905 | 32 |
1906 | 33 |
1907 | 34 |
1908 | 29 |
1909 | 23 |
1910 | 40 |
1911 | 43 |
1912 | 86 |
1913 | 103 |
1914 | 118 |
1915 | 143 |
1916 | 192 |
1917 | 170 |
1918 | 203 |
1919 | 208 |
1920 | 190 |
1921 | 169 |
1922 | 169 |
1923 | 156 |
1924 | 169 |
1925 | 152 |
1926 | 144 |
1927 | 141 |
1928 | 145 |
1929 | 117 |
1930 | 99 |
1931 | 122 |
1932 | 116 |
1933 | 110 |
1934 | 99 |
1935 | 90 |
1936 | 78 |
1937 | 96 |
1938 | 83 |
1939 | 89 |
1940 | 66 |
1941 | 83 |
1942 | 108 |
1943 | 94 |
1944 | 82 |
1945 | 67 |
1946 | 80 |
1947 | 80 |
1948 | 85 |
1949 | 56 |
1950 | 78 |
1951 | 71 |
1952 | 58 |
1953 | 53 |
1954 | 63 |
1955 | 74 |
1956 | 54 |
1957 | 63 |
1958 | 47 |
1959 | 52 |
1960 | 51 |
1961 | 45 |
1962 | 46 |
1963 | 40 |
1964 | 43 |
1965 | 39 |
1966 | 32 |
1967 | 37 |
1968 | 31 |
1969 | 34 |
1970 | 32 |
1971 | 36 |
1972 | 38 |
1973 | 31 |
1974 | 27 |
1975 | 25 |
1976 | 25 |
1977 | 22 |
1978 | 22 |
1979 | 27 |
1980 | 19 |
1981 | 28 |
1982 | 22 |
1983 | 15 |
1984 | 24 |
1985 | 20 |
1986 | 30 |
1987 | 20 |
1988 | 20 |
1989 | 20 |
1990 | 18 |
1991 | 29 |
1992 | 25 |
1993 | 24 |
1994 | 38 |
1995 | 21 |
1996 | 20 |
1997 | 19 |
1998 | 15 |
1999 | 23 |
2000 | 18 |
2001 | 8 |
2002 | 15 |
2003 | 16 |
2004 | 14 |
2005 | 20 |
2006 | 20 |
2007 | 27 |
2008 | 21 |
2009 | 25 |
2010 | 18 |
2011 | 15 |
2012 | 15 |
2013 | 24 |
2014 | 21 |
2015 | 26 |
2016 | 17 |
2017 | 28 |
2018 | 37 |
2019 | 31 |
2020 | 27 |
2021 | 26 |
2022 | 27 |
2023 | 25 |
2024 | 28 |