Holding steady.
Popularity of Welton since 1893
Babies named Welton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Welton's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 42 |
| 1910s | 322 |
| 1920s | 537 |
| 1930s | 370 |
| 1940s | 372 |
| 1950s | 375 |
| 1960s | 221 |
| 1970s | 159 |
| 1980s | 98 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Welton is a rare given name with English origins rooted in place names. First recorded in the U.S. in 1893, it saw its peak usage in 1904, when it was most frequently chosen. Since then, its occurrence has been minimal, maintaining a stable trajectory without significant revival. The name's meaning, derived from Old English, connects to natural features like springs and willows, lending it a rustic, grounded quality. Though never common, Welton fits alongside other -ton surnames-turned-first-names from the early 20th century.
Welton is a habitational surname turned given name, derived from various places in England named Welton, which in turn come from Old English wella "spring, stream" or welig "willow" and tūn "enclosure, settlement." The name has been used sparingly as a first name since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Welty
Sibling names for Welton
Names that share Welton's style, for a brother or sister.
