Holding steady.
Popularity of Littleton since 1882
Babies named Littleton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Littleton's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 19 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 84 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Littleton is a rare given name that peaked in the 1890s at rank 348. It was first recorded in 1882 and has seen very little use since the early 20th century. The name follows the 19th-century fashion of adopting surnames as first names, particularly those evoking English place names. With its stable trajectory and very low modern use, Littleton is a distinctive choice for parents seeking a historical name with a clear English heritage.
Littleton originated as a locational surname for someone who lived in a place named Littleton, a common English place name composed of the Old English elements 'lytel' (little) and 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement). As a given name, it was adopted in the 19th century, likely from the surname, and was most popular during the 1890s.
Sibling names for Littleton
Names that share Littleton's style, for a brother or sister.
