How popular is the name Compton in 2025?

Compton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Compton most popular?

Compton peaked in 1925, reaching #3408 among US boy names.

Compton will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Compton entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #3408 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3408

peak (1925)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Compton are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Compton alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Compton in 2025?: Compton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Compton most popular?: Compton peaked in 1925, reaching #3408 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Compton with classmates?: Compton will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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