Boy · #3,714 in 2026

Orton

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

Current Rank

#3,714

Peak Rank

#2,265 (1921)

Total Babies

210

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1905

First Year

1951

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#2265

Peak Rank

210

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Orton

Orton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1905, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 14 Ortons were born — ranking #2,265 that year. As of 2026, Orton ranks #3,714 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 210 Ortons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Orton

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

Orten
Orden
Arten
Ayrton
Ireton
Artin
Orting
Orhan
Orion
Horton
Norton
Ordain

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orton

What does the name Orton mean?

Orton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1905. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Orton in 2026?

In 2026, Orton ranks #3,714 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Orton most popular?

Orton reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,265 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Orton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Orton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Orton include Ferdie, Belmont, Maron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Orton

Orton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1905 and has accumulated 210 births in the dataset. Orton's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,265. Use the chart and map above to compare Orton'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.