Felton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Felton originates from Old English, meaning 'settlement in the field'. It has evolved through various historical forms, reflecting its roots in the English language. The name possesses traits of tradition and historical significance, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Felton is most popular in Louisiana, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Felton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Felton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 660th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 668th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 744th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1147th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2205th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5450th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8378th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Felton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Felton"
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛltən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Felton is derived from the Old English elements 'feld', meaning 'field', and 'tun', meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Together, they refer to a 'settlement in the field'.
Meaning
settlement in the field
Language Evolution
Feldtune, Feltun, Felton
Historical Usage
Felton gained popularity as a surname in the medieval period before becoming adopted as a given name. Its usage has varied over centuries, often associated with locations in England.
Variants & Derivatives
Felton, Feltin, Felt
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Felton is perceived as a traditional and somewhat uncommon name. It carries a rustic charm and is often associated with historical significance.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Felton"
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 "Felton"
"Felton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 660th of 7545 | 1,470 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 668th of 6773 | 1,579 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 744th of 7552 | 1,850 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1147th of 10718 | 831 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2205th of 16616 | 481 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5450th of 24088 | 230 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8378th of 23106 | 103 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Felton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
16.86% 399th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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18.32% 431st/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.63% 1083rd/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
18.86% 538th/2853 |
36.40% 1010th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.71% 1695th/2937 |
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21.94% 772nd/3518 |
40.01% 1618th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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63.49% 2841st/4475 |
29.15% 1514th/5194 |
41.36% 2613th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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56.19% 4109th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Felton" 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 "Felton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Felton" 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.