Wilton
boy name#5861 in 2025Wilton entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #422 in 1924, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5861
rank today
#422
peak (1924)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #750 |
| 1890s | #796 |
| 1900s | #602 |
| 1910s | #493 |
| 1920s | #453 |
| 1930s | #515 |
| 1940s | #609 |
| 1950s | #764 |
| 1960s | #994 |
| 1970s | #1381 |
| 1980s | #1895 |
| 1990s | #2672 |
| 2000s | #3847 |
| 2010s | #5303 |
| 2020s | #5466 |
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Wilton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilton alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilton in 2025?
- Wilton ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wilton most popular?
- Wilton peaked in 1924, reaching #422 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wilton with classmates?
- Wilton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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