Holding steady.
Popularity of Upton since 1910
Babies named Upton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Upton's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 59 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Upton is an English surname-turned-given name with a clear topographic meaning: 'upper town'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1910, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, placing it in the long tail of rare given names. Its peak year for raw count remains its first recorded year, 1910, which suggests a brief curiosity rather than a sustained trend. Since then, usage has been stable at extremely low levels, with no recorded rebound in recent decades. The name carries a solid, surname-derived feel, comparable to other English place names turned first names like Preston or Clayton. While it lacks a strong trajectory of revival or decline, its steady obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for families seeking an uncommon yet etymologically grounded name.
Upton is an English surname transferred to given name use, derived from various place names in England composed of Old English 'upp' meaning 'up' or 'upper' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. It historically referred to a settlement situated on higher ground. As a given name, it has seen limited but consistent use, often as a middle name or family name passed down.
Sibling names for Upton
Names that share Upton's style, for a brother or sister.
