Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Blanton since 1908
Babies named Blanton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Blanton's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 97 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Blanton is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1908, which also happens to be its peak year of use. In 2025, the name ranked 8,910th and was given to approximately 1 in 213,510 newborns, indicating its extreme scarcity. The trajectory of the name has remained stable over the decades, with no significant revival. While its exact origin is debated, it likely stems from an English surname, possibly denoting someone who lived near a blae berry hill. Its rarity makes it an unconventional choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with a Southern or old-fashioned feel.
Blanton is of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Middle English personal name Blain, or it could be a locational surname from a place name composed of Old English 'blæ' meaning 'blae berry' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. The name has been used as a given name primarily in the United States since the early 1900s, though it has never been common.
Sibling names for Blanton
Names that share Blanton's style, for a brother or sister.
