Newton
Meaningnew town · Old English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #180 in 1880
15 babies were named Newton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,050 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Newton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Newton, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Newton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNewton has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Newtons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #180. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendNewton has slipped 2,050 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Newton means “new town”.
About the name Newton
Newton is a boy name of English origin meaning “new town”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Newton for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #180 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 492 | 2,031 boys |
| 1890s | 327 | 3,054 boys |
| 1900s | 236 | 4,244 boys |
| 1910s | 196 | 5,108 boys |
| 1920s | 141 | 7,095 boys |
| 1930s | 93 | 10,727 boys |
| 1940s | 55 | 18,129 boys |
| 1950s | 31 | 32,680 boys |
| 1960s | 21 | 48,662 boys |
| 1970s | 17 | 57,971 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 84,531 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,963 boys |
| 2000s | 9.2 | 108,932 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 80,515 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 70,012 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 Newton
What does the name Newton mean?
Newton means “new town” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Newton?
Newton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Newton a boy or girl name?
Newton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Newton?
Newton ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#180).