Arlton
From the Anglo-Saxon elements "ærne" and "tun" meaning "eagle town".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Arlton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arlton today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arlton births was 1917 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arlton. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arlton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#4,186
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Arlton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arlton from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arlton by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Arlton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Arlton
The name Arlton is a unique and intriguing given name with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English language, where it was derived from the combination of the words "aeðel" meaning "noble" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals of noble or esteemed status residing in prominent towns or settlements.
In the early medieval period, the name Arlton gained popularity among the Anglo-Saxon nobility in England. It was a favored name choice for sons born into influential families, as it conveyed a sense of prestige and honor. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arlton can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions an individual named Arlton, who held lands in the county of Wiltshire.
As the centuries passed, the name Arlton continued to be used, albeit with varying degrees of popularity. In the 14th century, an English knight named Sir Arlton de Montfort gained recognition for his bravery and military prowess during the Hundred Years' War against France. His exploits were recorded in contemporary chronicles, cementing his place in the annals of English history.
During the Renaissance period, the name Arlton found its way into the world of literature. In William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew," one of the characters is named Arlton, a wealthy landowner who plays a pivotal role in the play's events. This literary reference contributed to the enduring legacy of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arlton. One such figure was Arlton Wilkinson (1722-1799), a renowned British architect and civil engineer who designed several iconic buildings in London, including the iconic Blackfriars Bridge over the River Thames. Another prominent Arlton was Sir Arlton Beaumont (1845-1919), a British diplomat and statesman who served as the Ambassador to France during the early 20th century.
In the realm of academia, Arlton Peirce (1879-1957) was an influential American philosopher and logician who made significant contributions to the field of semiotics, the study of signs and symbols. His work had a lasting impact on the development of modern linguistic theories.
Despite its rich historical significance, the name Arlton has become relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the diverse cultural heritage and the enduring appeal of names steeped in history and tradition.
People
Arlton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arlton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arlton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arlton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arlton going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Arlton a common name?
We classify Arlton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arlton most popular?
The single biggest year for Arlton was 1917, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arlton is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Arlton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arlton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arlton in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Arlton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arlton in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Arlton can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Arlton?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.