How Many People Are Named Newton?

Complete statistics for the name Newton in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Newton
Very Rare
8,167
Estimated People
1 in 40,407
1 in X Americans
1919
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
8,162 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 89

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 124
Arkansas 43
California 199
Connecticut 17
Florida 55
Georgia 241
Hawaii 9
Iowa 6
Illinois 74
Indiana 5
Kentucky 48
Louisiana 216
Massachusetts 21
Maryland 6
Maine 5
Michigan 35
Missouri 84
Mississippi 71
North Carolina 70
New Jersey 62
New York 277
Ohio 70
Oklahoma 96
Pennsylvania 292
South Carolina 61
Tennessee 152
Texas 444
Virginia 155
Washington 5
West Virginia 15
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Newton in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,167 people in the United States currently share the name Newton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,407 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Newton a Common or Rare Name?

Newton is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Newton Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Newton are covered in full on the Newton name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Newton Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Newton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Newton is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Newton Most Popular?

The name Newton reached peak popularity in 1919, with 208 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Newton Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Newton across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Newton?

Approximately 8,167 people in the United States share the name Newton, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Newton a rare name?

Newton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,407 Americans has this name.

What does the name Newton mean?

The meaning and origin of Newton is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Newton more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Newton are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Newton most popular?

The name Newton reached its peak in 1919, with 208 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People8,167
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 40,407
GenderMale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1919
Male %100%
Female %0%

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