Holding steady.
Popularity of Lilton since 1915
Babies named Lilton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1942, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lilton's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 34 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lilton is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, though it never reached widespread use. Its highest point of usage came in 1934, after which its frequency declined. The name has remained consistently stable in popularity, with no recent spikes. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it may be a variant of Lytton or an invented name following the pattern of surnames used as first names. Lilton has never been associated with any top states, suggesting it was always scattered. Today, it remains an obscure choice, likely to be used by parents seeking a distinctly uncommon name.
Lilton may derive from a place name or be a variant of Lytton, which comes from an Old English habitational surname meaning 'settlement on the hill' or 'farmstead by the gateway.' As a given name, it saw very rare and sporadic use, peaking in the 1930s before fading. Its modern status is that of an unusual, nearly forgotten name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lilt, Lil
Variants: Lytton, Lilten
Sibling names for Lilton
Names that share Lilton's style, for a brother or sister.
