Boy · #8,866 in 2026

Chelton

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

Current Rank

#8,866

Peak Rank

#5,355 (1979)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

1995

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#5355

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chelton

Chelton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 6 Cheltons were born — ranking #5,355 that year. As of 2026, Chelton ranks #8,866 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Cheltons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chelton

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chelton

What does the name Chelton mean?

Chelton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chelton in 2026?

In 2026, Chelton ranks #8,866 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Chelton most popular?

Chelton reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #5,355 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Chelton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chelton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chelton include Regi, Roozbeh, Ashanta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chelton

Chelton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Chelton's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #5,355. Use the chart and map above to compare Chelton'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.