A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Hinton since 1908
Babies named Hinton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hinton's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 99 |
| 1920s | 135 |
| 1930s | 99 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Hinton is a rare English given name drawn from a surname of place-name origin. Records show it first appeared in U.S. birth data in 1908, which also marks its peak year of use. After a long period of near disappearance, the name has shown a slight upward trajectory since 2020, aligning with a revival of vintage surnames as first names. While it has never cracked the Top 1000, its current obscurity gives it a distinctive feel. Hinton has no strong association with any particular state or ethnic group, making it a true blank-slate choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a solid English pedigree.
Hinton is an English surname transferred to given name use. It derives from various places named Hinton in England, which come from Old English 'hean' (high) or 'hīwan' (household) + 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement). As a first name, it has seen sporadic use since the early 20th century, often chosen for its surname style.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hint, Ton
Sibling names for Hinton
Names that share Hinton's style, for a brother or sister.
