How Many People Are Named Belton?

Complete statistics for the name Belton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Belton
Rare
Old English

Belton is an Old English name that means 'town by the stream', making it both rare and rooted in history. Only 346 people in the US today carry this name, which is 1 in 953,120 Americans, truly setting it apart. With most Beltons over 60, it's clear this name leans towards older generations.

~8,208
Living in US
1 in 40,381
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Town by the stream
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adventurous spirit and desire for freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,919
Worldwide Bearers
#173,323
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
907
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
190
🇧🇷 Brazil
109
🇲🇼 Malawi
85
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
70
🇹🇿 Tanzania
61
🇵🇭 Philippines
52
🇨🇩 DR Congo
48
🇭🇹 Haiti
42
🇮🇩 Indonesia
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
346 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
6
Would be under 30 (1%)
95
Would be 30–60 (8%)
1,077
Would be over 60 (91%)

All 1,178 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Belton Through the Generations

Belton has seen its peak in 1923 when 33 babies were given this name, reflecting a time when it was more popular. Today, the name remains stable, with a majority of those named Belton being over 60 years old. This age skew indicates that Belton is a classic, old-school name that's been passed down through generations, but it's not seeing much growth among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 192
North Carolina 52
Alabama 49
Louisiana 6
Texas 6

✨ Similar Names to Belton

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Belton's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Belton

How Many People Have the Name Belton?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,208 people in the United States currently share the name Belton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,381 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Belton a Common or Rare Name?

Belton is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Belton Mean?

Belton means "town by the stream" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Belton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Belton Most Popular?

The name Belton reached peak popularity in 1923, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Belton?

Approximately 8,208 people named Belton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,208. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,381 Americans.

Is Belton a rare name?

Belton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,381 Americans has this name.

What does the name Belton mean?

Belton means "town by the stream" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Belton more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Belton are male and 0% are female.

When was Belton most popular?

Belton peaked in 1923 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,208
All-Time Births8,208
1 in X1 in 40,381
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1923
World Rank#173,323
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.