Holding steady.
Popularity of Calton since 1915
Babies named Calton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Calton is a rare Scottish-origin given name. Its rarity is reflected in the U.S. data: it first appeared in 1915, never reached a rank among the top 1000 names, and its highest usage occurred in 1939 (its peak year). With no recorded data for 1-in-N frequency and no top states to highlight, Calton remains an uncommon choice, largely absent from modern registries. The trajectory has been stable but consistently low over the decades, appealing to those seeking a name with Scottish heritage that stays off the beaten path.
Calton is a rare given name that likely derives from a Scottish surname or place name. The surname Calton is of habitational origin, from a place named Calton in the Scottish borders, or possibly a variant of Calhoun. Its use as a first name appears to have been modest, with recorded births in the U.S. since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal
Variants: Calton
Sibling names for Calton
Names that share Calton's style, for a brother or sister.
