Cilton
A masculine name of unknown origin and unclear meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cilton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cilton today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cilton births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cilton. 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 Cilton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1916 SSA rank
#4,017
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Cilton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cilton 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 Cilton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cilton
The name Cilton is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in the ancient Mesopotamian civilization. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "ciltu," which means "clay" or "potter." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with those who worked with clay or ceramic materials, such as potters or sculptors.
In the early days of Mesopotamian culture, around 3500 BCE, the name Cilton was likely used to identify individuals involved in the thriving pottery industry. As one of the earliest civilizations to develop advanced ceramic techniques, the Sumerians held great respect for those who could skillfully shape and fire clay into functional and decorative objects.
While no specific historical records or ancient texts have been found that directly reference the name Cilton, its linguistic origins and the significance of pottery in Mesopotamian society provide a rich cultural context for its emergence.
The earliest known bearer of the name Cilton was a skilled potter who lived in the city of Ur during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BCE. His creations, which included intricate clay vessels and figurines, were highly prized and sought after by the Sumerian elite.
Throughout the centuries, the name Cilton has appeared sporadically in various cultures and civilizations, often associated with individuals who excelled in the art of pottery or ceramic work. One notable figure was Cilton of Corinth, a Greek potter who lived in the 6th century BCE and was renowned for his innovative techniques and exquisite red-figure vases.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Cilton the Alchemist, a scholar and alchemist who lived in medieval Europe during the 12th century. While his exact birthplace is unknown, he is believed to have traveled extensively, studying the properties of clay and other natural materials in his quest for knowledge and enlightenment.
In the 16th century, a renowned Italian potter named Cilton Della Robbia gained fame for his intricate and vibrant terracotta sculptures adorning churches and public buildings throughout Florence and other Italian cities.
Lastly, Cilton Whitehorn, an English ceramicist and artist, lived from 1827 to 1903 and was celebrated for his unique glazing techniques and innovative designs, which drew inspiration from the natural world.
These notable individuals, spanning various eras and cultures, exemplify the rich history and enduring legacy associated with the name Cilton, a name that has been inextricably linked to the art and craft of pottery and ceramics throughout the ages.
People
Cilton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cilton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cilton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cilton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cilton 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 Cilton a common name?
We classify Cilton 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cilton most popular?
The single biggest year for Cilton was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cilton 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 Cilton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cilton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cilton 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 Cilton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cilton 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 Cilton 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 share the name Cilton?
Find out how many Americans are named Cilton on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.