Hylton
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,001 in 1930
0 babies were named Hylton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1930–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHylton first shows up in US birth records in 1930, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 95 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1930, when it reached #4,001.
About the name Hylton
Hylton is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Hylton for boys only in 1930, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1930, when it ranked #4,001 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1930, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
Other spellings of Hylton
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 Hylton
What is the origin of the name Hylton?
Hylton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hylton a boy or girl name?
Hylton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hylton?
Hylton is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1930. It peaked at #4,001 in 1930.