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The name Walton has its origins in Old English, meaning 'settlement by the forest'. It has evolved through various historical forms, retaining its association with nature. The name does not have biblical relevance, but it gained popularity as a surname, particularly in England. Today, Walton is seen as a traditional name with a strong heritage, and it is associated with several notable individuals.

The name Walton is most popular in Georgia, 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, Walton 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, 'Walton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 576th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 732nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1017th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1678th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3275th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4750th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3540th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Walton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.