Holding steady.
Popularity of Belton since 1881
Babies named Belton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Belton's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 28 |
| 1900s | 44 |
| 1910s | 188 |
| 1920s | 258 |
| 1930s | 179 |
| 1940s | 160 |
| 1950s | 142 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Belton is a rare English name that saw its highest usage in the late 19th century. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1881 and peaked in 1895, though it has since fallen out of common use. The name functions as a transferred surname from various English place names, reflecting a common naming pattern of the era. Although it has not ranked in recent years and lacks top states of popularity, Belton offers a distinctive and historically grounded option for parents seeking an unusual vintage name.
Belton originates as an English surname and place name, found in several locations such as Lincolnshire and Suffolk. It derives from Old English 'belg' (bag, pouch) or 'bell' (bell) combined with 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement), or alternatively from Old English 'bēonet' (bent grass) plus 'tūn'. As a given name, it saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States.
Sibling names for Belton
Names that share Belton's style, for a brother or sister.
