Lurton
A masculine name possibly derived from a surname of French origin.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Lurton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lurton today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lurton births was 1931 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lurton. 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 Lurton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1931
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1931 SSA rank
#4,115
Tracked since 1931
Popularity
Lurton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lurton 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 Lurton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lurton
The given name Lurton is believed to have its origins in Old English, derived from a combination of the words "lur" meaning "to lurk" or "to lie in wait," and "ton," a diminutive suffix. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone with a stealthy or secretive nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lurton can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented a landowner named Lurton in the county of Wiltshire, England. This provides evidence that the name was in use during the Anglo-Saxon period and the early years following the Norman Conquest.
In the 12th century, a monk named Lurton of Ely is mentioned in various ecclesiastical records as a renowned scholar and translator of religious texts. His work in preserving and disseminating important theological writings contributed to the spread of knowledge during the Middle Ages.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Lurton was the Italian artist and architect Lurton Ghiberti (1378-1455). He is best known for his celebrated bronze doors at the Baptistery of Florence, which were dubbed the "Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo himself.
In the 18th century, the name Lurton gained prominence in the realm of exploration and discovery. Lurton Cook (1728-1779) was a British navigator and cartographer who accompanied Captain James Cook on his voyages to the Pacific Ocean, making significant contributions to the mapping of uncharted territories.
Another noteworthy individual was Lurton Wallace (1817-1905), an American lawyer, politician, and author who served as a Union general during the American Civil War. He is particularly remembered for his role in the Battle of Shiloh and his subsequent literary works documenting his experiences during the war.
While the name Lurton has not been as widely prevalent as some other given names, its unique historical lineage and association with accomplished individuals across various fields have contributed to its enduring legacy over the centuries.
People
Lurton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lurton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lurton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lurton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lurton 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 Lurton a common name?
We classify Lurton 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 Lurton most popular?
The single biggest year for Lurton was 1931, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lurton 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 Lurton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lurton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lurton 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 Lurton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lurton 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 Lurton 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 named Lurton?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.