Fulton
- US rank
- #2,145
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #583 in 1887
67 babies were named Fulton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 99 places in five years.
Found on lists
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 1884–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Fulton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,510 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fulton, 67 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fulton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFulton first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1887, when it ranked #583. Today it's #2,145, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowFulton is 4.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 25,510.
- TrendFulton has slipped 99 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,145. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedFulton is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #640. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Fulton
Fulton is a boy name of English and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Fulton for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 129 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1887, when it ranked #583 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,145, with 67 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 | 39,735 boys |
| 1890s | 14 | 69,784 boys |
| 1900s | 50 | 20,024 boys |
| 1910s | 52 | 19,249 boys |
| 1920s | 33 | 30,665 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 46,019 boys |
| 1940s | 20 | 50,327 boys |
| 1950s | 14 | 73,475 boys |
| 1960s | 8.0 | 124,844 boys |
| 1970s | 5.5 | 182,815 boys |
| 1980s | 3.8 | 265,957 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 190,476 boys |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 153,610 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 49,116 boys |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,432 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 Fulton
What is the origin of the name Fulton?
Fulton has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Fulton a boy or girl name?
Fulton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fulton?
Fulton ranked #2,145 for US boys in 2025, given to 67 babies. Its best year was 1887 (#583).