Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Helton

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

Current Rank

#12,285

Peak Rank

#3,532 (1922)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

2011

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#3532

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Helton

Helton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 7 Heltons were born — ranking #3,532 that year. As of 2026, Helton ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 72 Heltons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Helton

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

Hilton
Hylton
Hulton
Holton
Halton
Holten
Helden
Houlton
Halten
Heldin
Welton
Whelton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Helton

What does the name Helton mean?

Helton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Helton in 2026?

In 2026, Helton ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Helton most popular?

Helton reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #3,532 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Helton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Helton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Helton include Lela, Romanus, Daily. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Helton

Helton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Helton's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #3,532. Use the chart and map above to compare Helton'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.