How Many People Are Named Welton?

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

Welton
Rare
English

Welton is a rare, old-fashioned name that's been around for generations, with only 996 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 331,421 Americans. The majority of Weltons are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~4,467
Living in US
1 in 74,200
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

996
Worldwide Bearers
#32,649
Global Rank
🇵🇹 Portugal
37
🇰🇪 Kenya
32
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
19
🇨🇦 Canada
14
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
11
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
10
🇵🇪 Peru
10
🇭🇹 Haiti
9
🇹🇿 Tanzania
5
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
996 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 83
49
Would be under 30 (2%)
375
Would be 30–60 (14%)
2,169
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 2,593 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
5

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

📜 Welton Through the Generations

Welton has seen its highest popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in 1924 with 67 births. Today, the average age of someone named Welton is 83, indicating that the name is predominantly held by older generations. Of the 996 living Weltons, 49 are under 30, 375 are between 30 and 60, and 2,169 are over 60, showing a strong preference among older individuals for this traditional moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 365
Louisiana 141
Virginia 81
North Carolina 44
Georgia 36
Mississippi 34
California 15
Tennessee 11
Alabama 10
Arkansas 10

✨ Similar Names to Welton

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Welton's English roots

📄 About the Name Welton

How Many People Have the Name Welton?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,467 people in the United States currently share the name Welton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 74,200 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Welton a Common or Rare Name?

Welton 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 Welton Mean?

Welton means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Welton Most Popular?

The name Welton reached peak popularity in 1924, with 67 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 Welton?

Approximately 4,467 people named Welton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,467. That works out to roughly 1 in 74,200 Americans.

Is Welton a rare name?

Welton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 74,200 Americans has this name.

What does the name Welton mean?

Welton means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.

Is Welton more male or female?

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

When was Welton most popular?

Welton peaked in 1924 with 67 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.

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 US4,467
All-Time Births4,467
1 in X1 in 74,200
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1924
World Rank#32,649
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.