Holding steady.
Popularity of Nolton since 1913
Babies named Nolton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nolton is a rare given name in American records, first appearing in the Social Security data in 1913. Its peak year of usage was 1914, a period when many variant surnames were adopted as first names. Despite a stable trajectory over the decades, the name has never returned to even the moderate frequency seen a century ago. It is essentially a surname-as-first-name, common to that era, and its rarity today means a child named Nolton would share it with very few others. While top state data is unavailable, the usage history aligns with general trends across the English-speaking world.
Nolton likely derives from an English surname, itself from place names meaning 'Nola's town' or 'north town' (Old English 'norð' + 'tūn'). It has been used as a given name since the early 20th century, though it has never been common. The name's usage peaked in 1914, but it remains a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nol, Nolt
Variants: Norton
Sibling names for Nolton
Names that share Nolton's style, for a brother or sister.
