Aulton
A masculine name of Old English origin meaning "old town".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Aulton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aulton today is around 92 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aulton births was 1931 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aulton. 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
- • The typical person named Aulton is about 92 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Aultons were born before 1944.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aulton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1931
10 babies that year
Average age
92
years old
1947 SSA rank
#3,759
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Aulton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aulton from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 40 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aulton 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 Aulton 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 Aulton
The name Aulton has its roots in Old English, originating from the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ald," meaning "old" or "ancient," combined with the suffix "-ton," which denotes a settlement or town. Thus, the name Aulton may have initially referred to someone who resided in an old or ancient town or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aulton can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Aldetona," referring to a settlement in what is now known as Somerset.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Aulton was primarily concentrated in the southwestern regions of England, particularly in Somerset and Dorset. It was often associated with landed gentry and families of modest nobility who held estates in these areas.
One notable figure bearing the name Aulton was Sir Richard Aulton, a knight who lived during the 14th century and fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was renowned for his bravery and loyalty to King Edward III.
In the 16th century, John Aulton, a merchant and explorer from Bristol, gained recognition for his voyages to the New World. He is credited with establishing trade routes and settlements in the Americas, contributing to the expansion of British colonial influence.
During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a prominent figure named Thomas Aulton served as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He played a significant role in several battles against the Royalists and was known for his strategic military prowess.
Another notable individual with the name Aulton was William Aulton, a renowned architect and builder who lived in the 18th century. He was responsible for the construction of several grand estates and country houses in the Georgian style, many of which are still standing and admired today.
While the name Aulton has its roots in Old English and was historically concentrated in certain regions of England, it has since spread to other parts of the English-speaking world through migration and cultural exchange.
People
Aulton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aulton 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
Aulton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aulton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aulton 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 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Aulton a common name?
We classify Aulton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aulton most popular?
The single biggest year for Aulton was 1931, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aulton is about 92 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 Aulton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aulton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aulton 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 Aulton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aulton 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 Aulton 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 have the name Aulton?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Aulton on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.