Walton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWALL-tun / /ˈwɔːltən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: From the Welsh town; Old English: Valley town
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Walton is of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'valley town.' It has historical roots in Old English, where 'walh' refers to a foreigner or Welshman, and 'tun' means settlement or town. The name has been used as a surname and has gained popularity as a given name in modern times.
Trend Summary
Walton has seen a modest increase in popularity as a baby name in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Walton
International Variants
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Famous people named Walton
Walton Goggins is an American actor recognized for his roles in television series such as 'Justified' and 'The Righteous Gemstones.'.
Walton H. Walker was a United States Army general during World War II.
Walton Smith was an American politician who served in the Florida House of Representatives.
Fictional characters named Walton
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Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Walton (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 14 |
| 1886 | 12 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 15 |
| 1899 | 12 |
| 1900 | 14 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 17 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 24 |
| 1912 | 50 |
| 1913 | 53 |
| 1914 | 87 |
| 1915 | 124 |
| 1916 | 105 |
| 1917 | 120 |
| 1918 | 114 |
| 1919 | 124 |
| 1920 | 122 |
| 1921 | 128 |
| 1922 | 151 |
| 1923 | 134 |
| 1924 | 111 |
| 1925 | 97 |
| 1926 | 106 |
| 1927 | 85 |
| 1928 | 79 |
| 1929 | 81 |
| 1930 | 78 |
| 1931 | 86 |
| 1932 | 80 |
| 1933 | 93 |
| 1934 | 68 |
| 1935 | 74 |
| 1936 | 71 |
| 1937 | 66 |
| 1938 | 61 |
| 1939 | 66 |
| 1940 | 62 |
| 1941 | 73 |
| 1942 | 73 |
| 1943 | 83 |
| 1944 | 86 |
| 1945 | 59 |
| 1946 | 71 |
| 1947 | 77 |
| 1948 | 57 |
| 1949 | 61 |
| 1950 | 67 |
| 1951 | 73 |
| 1952 | 52 |
| 1953 | 60 |
| 1954 | 69 |
| 1955 | 56 |
| 1956 | 49 |
| 1957 | 55 |
| 1958 | 47 |
| 1959 | 40 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1961 | 58 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 37 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 36 |