Fulton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Fulton is an Old English name meaning 'town of the fowls'. It evolved from the personal name 'Fūltun'. The name is associated with traits of strength and innovation, largely due to historical figures like Robert Fulton. There is no direct biblical relevance.
The name Fulton is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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, Fulton 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, 'Fulton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1097th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1338th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1538th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3112th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5315th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5465th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2494th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Fulton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Fulton"
Pronunciation
/ˈfʊltən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Fulton is derived from the Old English personal name 'Fūltun', which is a combination of the elements 'fūl', meaning 'fowl' or 'bird', and 'tun', meaning 'town' or 'enclosure'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'town of the fowls'.
Meaning
town of the fowls
Language Evolution
Fūltun, Fulton
Historical Usage
The name Fulton began to gain popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the fame of Robert Fulton, an engineer and inventor known for developing the steamboat.
Variants & Derivatives
Fultin, Fult, Fool, Fult
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Fulton is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with innovation and progress due to its historical ties to Robert Fulton.
Famous People
Robert Fulton, Fulton J. Sheen, Fulton County, Georgia is named after Robert Fulton
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Fulton"
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 "Fulton"
"Fulton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1097th of 7545 | 645 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1338th of 6773 | 471 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1538th of 7552 | 492 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3112th of 10718 | 170 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5315th of 16616 | 131 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5465th of 24088 | 229 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2494th of 23106 | 638 |
Regional Popularity of "Fulton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
46.83% 1108th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
60.14% 1415th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
53.14% 1516th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.15% 1759th/3984 |
- |
45.31% 3091st/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Fulton" 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 "Fulton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Fulton" 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.