Littleton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLIT-ul-tun / /ˈlɪt.əl.tən/English
Meaning
Little town
Historical & Cultural Background
Littleton is derived from Old English, where 'little' refers to small size and 'ton' means town or settlement. It is often used as a surname and has been adopted as a given name. The name reflects a geographical feature, indicating a small community or settlement. Littleton is also associated with various places in England and the United States.
Trend Summary
Littleton has not been widely popular as a given name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Littleton was first seen in the United States in 1882. Littleton has ranked as high as #901 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Georgia, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Littleton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Littleton (1921)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |