Bolton
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,091 in 1905
11 babies were named Bolton in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,411 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1905–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bolton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bolton, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bolton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBolton first shows up in US birth records in 1905, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 120 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1905, when it ranked #1,091. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBolton has climbed 3,411 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Bolton
Bolton is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Bolton for boys from 1905 to 2025, in 29 of those 121 years. Its best year was 1905, when it ranked #1,091 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 9.1 | 110,375 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,265,823 boys |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 543,478 boys |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 531,915 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 201,613 boys |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 172,911 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Bolton
What is the origin of the name Bolton?
Bolton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bolton a boy or girl name?
Bolton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bolton?
Bolton ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1905 (#1,091).