Felton
Every Felton since 1888 — 6,593 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Felton
Felton is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1888, 6,593 American babies have been named Felton. Its peak came in 1948, when 128 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Felton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Felton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,217 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,828 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,146 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,735 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,043 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,200 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,088 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,883 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #9,991 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,009 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,735 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,190 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,243 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,972 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,569 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,202 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,359 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,015 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,148 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,843 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #5,913 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,889 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #4,984 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,791 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,868 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,469 |
| 1990 | — | — | 28 | #2,455 |
| 1985 | — | — | 35 | #1,741 |
| 1980 | — | — | 37 | #1,601 |
| 1975 | — | — | 33 | #1,568 |
| 1970 | — | — | 56 | #1,095 |
| 1965 | — | — | 87 | #798 |
| 1960 | — | — | 79 | #856 |
| 1955 | — | — | 98 | #737 |
| 1950 | — | — | 86 | #744 |
| 1945 | — | — | 79 | #679 |
| 1940 | — | — | 96 | #605 |
| 1935 | — | — | 90 | #618 |
| 1930 | — | — | 88 | #666 |
| 1925 | — | — | 96 | #651 |
| 1920 | — | — | 81 | #722 |
| 1915 | — | — | 79 | #655 |
| 1910 | — | — | 24 | #589 |
| 1905 | — | — | 18 | #555 |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #991 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,138 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Felton in 2025?
Felton did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Felton?
6,593 babies have been named Felton in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Felton most popular?
Felton peaked in 1948, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Felton a boy or girl name?
Felton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Felton rising or falling?
Felton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.