Felton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFEL-tun / ˈfɛltənEnglish; Old French
Meaning
English: town by the field; Old French: son of the field
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Felton is of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'town by the field.' It has roots in Old French, reflecting the influence of Norman culture in England. The name has been used historically as a surname before transitioning into a given name. It is relatively uncommon as a first name but has a classic feel.
Trend Summary
Felton has seen limited use as a first name in the United States, remaining relatively rare.
Similar Names
Variants
- Feltonn
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Felton was first seen in the United States in 1888. Felton has ranked as high as #872 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, North Carolina, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Felton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Felton (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1905 | 18 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 18 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 24 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1912 | 40 |
| 1913 | 31 |
| 1914 | 56 |
| 1915 | 79 |
| 1916 | 80 |
| 1917 | 87 |
| 1918 | 67 |
| 1919 | 105 |
| 1920 | 81 |
| 1921 | 100 |
| 1922 | 117 |
| 1923 | 77 |
| 1924 | 91 |
| 1925 | 96 |
| 1926 | 94 |
| 1927 | 100 |
| 1928 | 86 |
| 1929 | 92 |
| 1930 | 88 |
| 1931 | 70 |
| 1932 | 91 |
| 1933 | 75 |
| 1934 | 76 |
| 1935 | 90 |
| 1936 | 88 |
| 1937 | 98 |
| 1938 | 79 |
| 1939 | 83 |
| 1940 | 96 |
| 1941 | 103 |
| 1942 | 104 |
| 1943 | 89 |
| 1944 | 92 |
| 1945 | 79 |
| 1946 | 97 |
| 1947 | 108 |
| 1948 | 127 |
| 1949 | 111 |
| 1950 | 86 |
| 1951 | 106 |
| 1952 | 97 |
| 1953 | 116 |
| 1954 | 110 |
| 1955 | 98 |
| 1956 | 92 |
| 1957 | 109 |
| 1958 | 109 |
| 1959 | 98 |
| 1960 | 79 |
| 1961 | 71 |
| 1962 | 73 |
| 1963 | 80 |
| 1964 | 83 |
| 1965 | 87 |
| 1966 | 65 |
| 1967 | 67 |
| 1968 | 62 |
| 1969 | 54 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 58 |
| 1972 | 51 |
| 1973 | 53 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 43 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 45 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |