Wilton Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: WIL-tun //ˈwɪltən//

Origin: Old English; Anglo-Saxon

Meaning: Old English: from the willow farm; Anglo-Saxon: settlement by the willow

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Wilton has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "wīl" meaning "will" or "desire" and "tūn" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This etymology suggests a literal meaning of "settlement of desire" or "willful town." The name was originally used as a surname, indicating a geographical origin, and it can be traced back to various locations in England, notably Wilton in Wiltshire, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over time, the surname transitioned into use as a given name, particularly during the 19th century, as naming conventions evolved and families sought to honor ancestral ties or local landmarks.

Historically, the name Wilton has been associated with several notable figures and places. The Wilton House, a stately home in Wiltshire, has been a significant landmark since the 16th century and is linked to the Earls of Pembroke.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and records, including the works of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, where it may have been used in reference to individuals or places. The name's presence in literature and historical documents underscores its longstanding significance in English heritage.

Culturally, Wilton carries connotations of strength and determination, reflective of its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various forms, with diminutives like Wil or Willy emerging in informal contexts.

Its historical associations with noble families and estates contribute to its enduring resonance within English culture, symbolizing a connection to the past and a sense of place. Overall, Wilton encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and historical significance, marking its place in the tapestry of English nomenclature.

Famous people named Wilton

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Wilton Norman Chamberlain was a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Wilton Felder was a musician and songwriter best known for being a member of The Crusaders and for his work as a session musician.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wilton was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Wilton has ranked as high as #890 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas, South Carolina, and Virginia.

In the past 5 years the name Wilton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Wilton 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 Wilton 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 Wilton.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 15 15 0
2024 17 17 0
2023 19 19 0
2022 19 19 0
2021 20 20 0
2020 12 12 0
2019 14 14 0
2018 11 11 0
2017 18 18 0
2016 17 17 0
2015 25 25 0
2014 15 15 0
2013 20 20 0
2012 23 23 0
2011 17 17 0
2010 16 16 0
2009 18 18 0
2008 19 19 0
2007 31 31 0
2006 23 23 0
2005 26 26 0
2004 25 25 0
2003 27 27 0
2002 25 25 0
2001 31 31 0
2000 20 20 0
1999 33 33 0
1998 17 17 0
1997 24 24 0
1996 28 28 0
1995 22 22 0
1994 28 28 0
1993 45 45 0
1992 31 31 0
1991 28 28 0
1990 39 39 0
1989 39 39 0
1988 19 19 0
1987 26 26 0
1986 28 28 0
1985 35 35 0
1984 30 30 0
1983 44 44 0
1982 33 33 0
1981 33 33 0
1980 42 42 0
1979 44 44 0
1978 34 34 0
1977 35 35 0
1976 32 32 0
1975 38 38 0
1974 36 36 0
1973 50 50 0
1972 45 45 0
1971 52 52 0
1970 50 50 0
1969 57 57 0
1968 43 43 0
1967 44 44 0
1966 64 64 0
1965 53 53 0
1964 63 63 0
1963 59 59 0
1962 68 68 0
1961 56 56 0
1960 80 80 0
1959 84 84 0
1958 82 82 0
1957 74 74 0
1956 85 85 0
1955 90 90 0
1954 81 81 0
1953 85 85 0
1952 114 114 0
1951 112 112 0
1950 114 114 0
1949 95 95 0
1948 114 114 0
1947 103 103 0
1946 97 97 0
1945 90 90 0
1944 116 116 0
1943 135 130 5
1942 133 133 0
1941 115 115 0
1940 107 107 0
1939 100 100 0
1938 105 105 0
1937 124 124 0
1936 141 141 0
1935 120 120 0
1934 122 122 0
1933 144 144 0
1932 129 129 0
1931 140 135 5
1930 145 145 0
1929 163 163 0
1928 173 173 0
1927 185 185 0
1926 166 161 5
1925 184 179 5
1924 208 208 0
1923 189 189 0
1922 194 194 0
1921 193 184 9
1920 164 158 6
1919 191 185 6
1918 155 155 0
1917 166 166 0
1916 153 153 0
1915 147 147 0
1914 104 104 0
1913 95 95 0
1912 49 49 0
1911 29 29 0
1910 21 21 0
1909 21 21 0
1908 20 20 0
1907 21 21 0
1906 19 19 0
1905 23 23 0
1904 23 23 0
1903 18 18 0
1902 10 10 0
1901 6 6 0
1900 12 12 0
1899 8 8 0
1898 7 7 0
1897 8 8 0
1896 8 8 0
1895 9 9 0
1894 8 8 0
1893 9 9 0
1892 5 5 0
1891 11 11 0
1890 7 7 0
1889 9 9 0
1887 6 6 0
1886 5 5 0
1885 8 8 0
1884 8 8 0
1883 8 8 0
1882 10 10 0
1881 5 5 0
1880 7 7 0

Top States for Wilton (2005)

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
FL 5
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