Belton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Belton is an Old English name meaning 'bee settlement', derived from 'beo' and 'tun'. It evolved from historical forms like Beolantun to its current form. The name reflects a connection to nature and locality. There is no biblical relevance associated with it. Belton saw increased usage in medieval England and has continued to be recognized in modern times, often associated with heritage and tradition.
The name Belton is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Belton has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Belton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1378th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1713th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2214th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4565th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10692nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Belton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Belton"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛltən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Belton is derived from the Old English elements 'beo', meaning 'bee', and 'tun', meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'settlement where bees are kept'.
Meaning
bee settlement
Language Evolution
Beolantun, Belton, Belton
Historical Usage
Belton gained popularity as a surname and place name in England during the medieval period and has been used as a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Belt, Bel, Beltin
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Belton is perceived as a traditional and somewhat uncommon name, often associated with heritage and locality.
Famous People
Belton O. B. Johnson - American author, Belton M. Kauffman - American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Belton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Belton"
"Belton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1378th of 7545 | 444 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1713th of 6773 | 320 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2214th of 7552 | 256 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4565th of 10718 | 82 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10692nd of 16616 | 27 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Belton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
36.77% 870th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
47.68% 1122nd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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59.87% 1708th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Belton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Belton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Belton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.