Walton Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: WALL-tun //ˈwɔːltən//
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: English: From the Welsh town; Old English: Valley town
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Walton has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "weald," meaning "forest" or "wood," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This etymological combination suggests a literal meaning of "settlement in the forest." The name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, where it was used as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The earliest recorded instances of Walton as a surname appear in the 12th century, particularly in regions of England where forested areas were common, reflecting the geographical features of the landscape at the time.
Historically, the name Walton has been associated with notable figures, including the 14th-century English poet William Walton, who contributed to the literary culture of his time. Additionally, the name has connections to various places in England, such as Walton-on-Thames and Walton-le-Dale, which further solidified its presence in the historical and cultural landscape.
The name also appears in ecclesiastical contexts, with references to saints and religious figures bearing the name, particularly in the medieval period. Culturally, Walton has resonated through its associations with nature and community, symbolizing a connection to the land and the idea of a close-knit settlement.
This connection to the environment and community has given the name a sense of permanence and continuity through the centuries. The diminutive form "Walt" has also emerged historically, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage of the name.
Overall, Walton embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage, historical significance, and cultural resonance that has contributed to its enduring legacy.
Famous people named Walton
In this section, you will find notable people named Walton. 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 Walton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Walton Goggins is an actor best known for Justified, The Shield, and Django Unchained.
Walton Smith is a businessman best known for founding the Smith Group and his contributions to the retail industry.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Walton was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Walton has ranked as high as #745 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.
In the past 5 years the name Walton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Walton 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 Walton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Walton (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 5 |
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 Walton.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1967 | 37 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1961 | 58 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1959 | 40 |
| 1958 | 47 |
| 1957 | 55 |
| 1956 | 49 |
| 1955 | 56 |
| 1954 | 69 |
| 1953 | 60 |
| 1952 | 52 |
| 1951 | 73 |
| 1950 | 67 |
| 1949 | 61 |
| 1948 | 57 |
| 1947 | 77 |
| 1946 | 71 |
| 1945 | 59 |
| 1944 | 86 |
| 1943 | 83 |
| 1942 | 73 |
| 1941 | 73 |
| 1940 | 62 |
| 1939 | 66 |
| 1938 | 61 |
| 1937 | 66 |
| 1936 | 71 |
| 1935 | 74 |
| 1934 | 68 |
| 1933 | 93 |
| 1932 | 80 |
| 1931 | 86 |
| 1930 | 78 |
| 1929 | 81 |
| 1928 | 79 |
| 1927 | 85 |
| 1926 | 106 |
| 1925 | 97 |
| 1924 | 111 |
| 1923 | 134 |
| 1922 | 151 |
| 1921 | 128 |
| 1920 | 122 |
| 1919 | 124 |
| 1918 | 114 |
| 1917 | 120 |
| 1916 | 105 |
| 1915 | 124 |
| 1914 | 87 |
| 1913 | 53 |
| 1912 | 50 |
| 1911 | 24 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1908 | 17 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1900 | 14 |
| 1899 | 12 |
| 1898 | 15 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1886 | 12 |
| 1883 | 14 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1880 | 7 |