Boy · #10,757 in 2026

Zolton

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

Current Rank

#10,757

Peak Rank

#2,265 (1919)

Total Babies

152

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

2018

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#2265

Peak Rank

152

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zolton

Zolton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 13 Zoltons were born — ranking #2,265 that year. As of 2026, Zolton ranks #10,757 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 152 Zoltons 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

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101-500

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Names that sound like Zolton

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

Zoltan
Sultan
Holton
Sulton
Salton
Soldan
Holten
Houlton
Scholten
Salten
Silton
Zeldin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zolton

What does the name Zolton mean?

Zolton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zolton in 2026?

In 2026, Zolton ranks #10,757 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Zolton most popular?

Zolton reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #2,265 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Zolton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zolton?

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

About the name Zolton

Zolton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 152 births in the dataset. Zolton's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #2,265. Use the chart and map above to compare Zolton'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.