Kelton
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · English
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #762 in 2002
35 babies were named Kelton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,419 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kelton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kelton, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kelton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKelton first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #762. Today it's #3,314, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKelton was 4.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,560 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendKelton has slipped 1,419 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kelton
Kelton is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Kelton for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 109 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #762 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,123,596 girls |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.2 | 108,893 boys |
| 1920s | 6.6 | 152,439 boys |
| 1930s | 9.7 | 102,775 boys |
| 1940s | 8.8 | 113,636 boys |
| 1950s | 8.6 | 116,959 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 76,161 boys |
| 1970s | 19 | 53,022 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 52,247 boys |
| 1990s | 76 | 13,187 boys |
| 2000s | 101 | 9,943 boys |
| 2010s | 73 | 13,742 boys |
| 2020s | 34 | 29,659 boys |
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Boy name: Cian · ancient
- Unisex name: Naveen · new
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
Questions about the name Kelton
What is the origin of the name Kelton?
Kelton has Celtic Gaelic, English roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Kelton a boy or girl name?
Kelton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kelton?
Kelton ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#762).