Swinton
A diminutive form of Swine, an Old English term meaning "swine keeper."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Swinton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Swinton today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Swinton births was 1924 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Swinton. 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 Swinton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1924
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#4,874
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Swinton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Swinton 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 Swinton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Swinton
The name Swinton is believed to have originated from an Old English word "swin" or "swine," which means "pig" or "swine." It was likely derived from a place name referring to a location where pigs were raised or a settlement associated with the pig farming industry.
The earliest known use of the name Swinton dates back to the 11th century in England, where it was primarily used as a surname or a place name. The name was initially associated with people who resided in or near the village of Swinton, which is located in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Manchester, and Staffordshire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Swinton can be found in the Domesday Book, a great survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in reference to several places, including Swinton in Yorkshire and Swinton in Lancashire.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Swinton. One of the earliest was John de Swinton, a Scottish knight who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He is remembered for his bravery and loyalty to King Robert the Bruce.
Another prominent figure with the name Swinton was Sir John Swinton (1556-1616), an English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1612 and was known for his involvement in various civic and charitable endeavors.
In the 18th century, Samuel Swinton (1728-1799) was a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He played a significant role in several naval battles and rose to the rank of Admiral.
Moving into the 19th century, Alfred Swinton (1811-1890) was a British lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Staffordshire. He was also a prominent member of the Conservative Party and was involved in various legal and political reforms.
In more recent times, Tilda Swinton (born 1960) is a renowned Scottish actress who has received numerous accolades for her performances in films such as "Orlando," "The Deep End," and "Michael Clayton." She is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and talented actresses of her generation.
While the name Swinton may have originated from a humble association with pig farming, it has evolved over the centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including knights, politicians, naval officers, lawyers, and acclaimed actors.
People
Swinton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Swinton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Swinton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Swinton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Swinton 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 Swinton a common name?
We classify Swinton 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 Swinton most popular?
The single biggest year for Swinton was 1924, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Swinton 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 Swinton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Swinton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Swinton 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 Swinton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Swinton 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 Swinton 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 Americans are named Swinton?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.