Declining since 1993, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Wilton since 1880
Babies named Wilton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 66 |
| 1890s | 80 |
| 1900s | 173 |
| 1910s | 1,104 |
| 1920s | 1,794 |
| 1930s | 1,265 |
| 1940s | 1,100 |
| 1950s | 921 |
| 1960s | 587 |
| 1970s | 416 |
| 1980s | 329 |
| 1990s | 295 |
| 2000s | 245 |
| 2010s | 176 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Wilton is a placename surname that entered the American naming pool in the late 19th century, first recorded in Social Security data in 1880. It peaked in 1919, when it ranked substantially higher, but has since declined steadily. Since 1993, its usage has been falling, and it now places at rank 5,861 in 2025, with a frequency of about 1 in 113,872 births. Despite its low current popularity, Wilton retains a vintage charm as a solid, two-syllable surname-style first name.
Wilton is an English locational surname derived from any of several places named Wilton, which come from Old English 'wiell(a)' meaning 'spring' or 'stream' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. As a given name, it came into use in the 19th century, reflecting the Victorian fashion for adopting surnames as first names.
Where Wilton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Willy, Tony
Sibling names for Wilton
Names that share Wilton's style, for a brother or sister.
