How Many People Are Named Fulton?
Complete statistics for the name Fulton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fulton means 'town by the river', making it a rare gem among names. Only 1,570 people named Fulton live in the US today, which means 1 in 210,161 Americans have this name. The name Fulton peaked in popularity in 2024, showing it's becoming more popular.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 2,815 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fulton Through the Generations
Fulton, a name rooted in Old English, has seen a resurgence in recent years, with 73 births in its peak year of 2024. this uptick, the majority of people named Fulton are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With an estimated 1,570 living in the US today, Fulton remains a very rare name, reflecting its unique history and current status as a modern choice for some families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fulton's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Fulton
How Many People Have the Name Fulton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 30,773 people in the United States currently share the name Fulton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,771 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Fulton a Common or Rare Name?
Fulton 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 Fulton Mean?
Fulton means "town by the river" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fulton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Fulton Most Popular?
The name Fulton reached peak popularity in 2024, with 73 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Fulton?
Approximately 30,773 people named Fulton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 30,773. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,771 Americans.
Is Fulton a rare name?
Fulton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,771 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fulton mean?
Fulton means "town by the river" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Fulton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Fulton are male and 0% are female.
When was Fulton most popular?
Fulton peaked in 2024 with 73 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.