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 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.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 83All 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: 1924Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
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)
🌿 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.