Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Calton

Name: Popularity of the name Calton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Calton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#2,159 (1939)

Total Babies

299

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

2012

Last Year

1939

Peak Year

#2159

Peak Rank

299

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Calton

Calton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1939, when 11 Caltons were born — ranking #2,159 that year. As of 2026, Calton ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 299 Caltons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Calton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Calton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Calton

What does the name Calton mean?

Calton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Calton in 2026?

In 2026, Calton ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Calton most popular?

Calton reached its peak popularity in 1939, ranking #2,159 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Calton most popular?

Calton has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Calton.

Is Calton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Calton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Calton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Calton include Brinton, Texas, Sholom. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Calton

Calton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 299 births in the dataset. Calton's peak popularity came in 1939 when it ranked #2,159. Use the chart and map above to compare Calton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.