Wilton
Meaningwillow farmstead · Old English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #422 in 1924
15 babies were named Wilton in the US in 2025. It has climbed 759 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 Wilton 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 Wilton, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wilton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWilton has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Wiltons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1924, when it ranked #422. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendWilton has climbed 759 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Old English, Wilton means “willow farmstead”.
About the name Wilton
Wilton is a boy name of English origin meaning “willow farmstead”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Wilton for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1924, when it ranked #422 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 61 | 16,466 boys |
| 1890s | 71 | 14,108 boys |
| 1900s | 127 | 7,903 boys |
| 1910s | 156 | 6,407 boys |
| 1920s | 163 | 6,146 boys |
| 1930s | 120 | 8,326 boys |
| 1940s | 76 | 13,160 boys |
| 1950s | 46 | 21,697 boys |
| 1960s | 30 | 32,938 boys |
| 1970s | 25 | 39,777 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 55,991 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 66,225 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 81,367 boys |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,066 boys |
| 2020s | 9.8 | 101,523 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 Wilton
What does the name Wilton mean?
Wilton means “willow farmstead” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Wilton?
Wilton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wilton a boy or girl name?
Wilton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wilton?
Wilton ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1924 (#422).