Halton
Meaningfarm in the nook · Old English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,076 in 1928
6 babies were named Halton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Halton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Halton, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Halton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHalton first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1928, when it ranked #3,076. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Old English, Halton means “farm in the nook”.
About the name Halton
Halton is a boy name of English origin meaning “farm in the nook”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Halton for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 27 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #3,076 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 1920s | 5.3 | 190,476 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 1940s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,265,823 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 571,429 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 Halton
What does the name Halton mean?
Halton means “farm in the nook” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Halton?
Halton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Halton a boy or girl name?
Halton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Halton?
Halton ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1928 (#3,076).