Holding steady.
Popularity of Valton since 1914
Babies named Valton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 66 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valton is a rare and distinctive masculine name of English origin. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and reached its peak usage the following year, in 1915. The name has since remained stable but uncommon, never breaking into widespread popularity. While its exact meaning is debated, it likely developed as a variant of the English surname Walton, which refers to a settlement of Britons. Parents drawn to vintage, underused names with a strong, one-syllable nickname (Val) may find Valton appealing, especially those seeking an alternative to more common -ton names like Elton or Milton.
Valton appears to be a rare given name of English origin, likely derived from a surname or place name. The element 'Val' may come from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong' or from the Old English 'weall' meaning 'wall', combined with the common suffix '-ton' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Walton, which itself means 'farmstead of the Britons' from Old English 'Weala tun'. The name saw some use in the early 20th century in the United States, with a peak in 1915.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val
Sibling names for Valton
Names that share Valton's style, for a brother or sister.
