Holding steady.
Popularity of Thelton since 1913
Babies named Thelton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Thelton's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thelton is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913, during the early 20th century when invented names were becoming more common. It reached its peak popularity in that same year, but never achieved widespread use and has remained on the periphery of American naming trends. The name's trajectory has been stable, with very few occurrences in any given year. Its origins are uncertain, but it appears to be a modern English coinage, possibly influenced by the fashionable suffix '-ton' found in many English surnames. While Thelton has been recorded in some years as recently as 2025, it remains a highly uncommon choice, with no clear cultural or historical associations.
Thelton is likely a modern invented name, possibly formed by combining the popular prefix 'Thel-' (as in Thelma) with the suffix '-ton', which is common in English surnames and place names. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, suggesting it may have been a brief fashionable creation during that era. It has never gained widespread use and remains extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Thelon
Sibling names for Thelton
Names that share Thelton's style, for a brother or sister.
