Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Staton since 1924
Babies named Staton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Staton is an exceedingly rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1924. Over the past century, its usage has remained minimal, with the peak year recorded in 2025, where it ranked 7,679th and was given to about 1 in every 170,808 boys. The name has shown a stable trajectory, neither gaining nor losing significant popularity. It is most likely a variant of the English surname Staton or Stanton, which originates from a place name meaning 'stone settlement' in Old English. Despite its obscurity, Staton offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with an English surname feel, similar to other uncommon choices like Colton or Bennett. No specific top states were recorded for this name, underscoring its widespread rarity across the country.
Staton is likely a transferred use of the English surname, which itself may come from a place name such as Staton in Yorkshire, from Old English 'stan' (stone) and 'tun' (enclosure, settlement). Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Stanton, with similar roots. As a given name, Staton is extremely rare, first appearing in U.S. records in 1924 and remaining infrequent.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Stanton
Sibling names for Staton
Names that share Staton's style, for a brother or sister.
