Lofton
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #959 in 1886
11 babies were named Lofton in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,360 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lofton 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 Lofton, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lofton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLofton first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #959. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLofton is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendLofton has climbed 2,360 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 Lofton
Lofton is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Lofton for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 77 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #959 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 88,692 boys |
| 1890s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1910s | 8.2 | 121,359 boys |
| 1920s | 9.3 | 107,181 boys |
| 1930s | 4.4 | 227,273 boys |
| 1940s | 3.7 | 268,817 boys |
| 1950s | 2.8 | 361,011 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 1990s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 232,019 boys |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 132,802 boys |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 154,639 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 Lofton
What is the origin of the name Lofton?
Lofton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lofton a boy or girl name?
Lofton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lofton?
Lofton ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#959).