Holding steady.
Popularity of Chilton since 1915
Babies named Chilton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chilton is a rare English given name with roots in a place-name surname. First recorded in 1915, it reached its peak usage in 1924 but has since remained stable and out of the top 1000. The name's meaning, 'farmstead by the spring,' reflects its Old English origins. Despite low current usage, Chilton retains a classic, understated appeal for parents seeking a surname-turned-first-name with historical depth.
Chilton is a transferred use of the English surname, which itself originates from various places named Chilton in England. The place name is composed of Old English 'cild' (child) or 'ceald' (cold) plus 'tūn' (enclosure, farmstead). Historically used as a given name primarily in the United States, it saw modest usage in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chil, Chet
Sibling names for Chilton
Names that share Chilton's style, for a brother or sister.
