Wilton
Every Wilton since 1880 — 8,694 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wilton
Wilton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,118 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 8,694 American babies have been named Wilton. Its peak came in 1924, when 208 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Wilton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wilton 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 | — | — | 15 | #6,118 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,644 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,243 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,204 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,929 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #7,016 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,390 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,593 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,285 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,541 |
| 2015 | — | — | 25 | #4,172 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,984 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,794 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,382 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,420 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,722 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,314 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #5,052 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31 | #3,508 |
| 2006 | — | — | 23 | #4,216 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,704 |
| 2004 | — | — | 25 | #3,732 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,440 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,551 |
| 2001 | — | — | 31 | #2,985 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #4,061 |
| 1995 | — | — | 22 | #3,188 |
| 1990 | — | — | 39 | #1,967 |
| 1985 | — | — | 35 | #1,760 |
| 1980 | — | — | 42 | #1,495 |
| 1975 | — | — | 38 | #1,454 |
| 1970 | — | — | 50 | #1,177 |
| 1965 | — | — | 53 | #1,019 |
| 1960 | — | — | 80 | #851 |
| 1955 | — | — | 90 | #771 |
| 1950 | — | — | 114 | #657 |
| 1945 | — | — | 90 | #639 |
| 1940 | — | — | 107 | #575 |
| 1935 | — | — | 120 | #529 |
| 1930 | — | — | 145 | #497 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,754 | 179 | #450 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,961 | 158 | #484 |
| 1915 | — | — | 147 | #453 |
| 1910 | — | — | 21 | #653 |
| 1905 | — | — | 23 | #476 |
| 1900 | — | — | 12 | #784 |
| 1895 | — | — | 9 | #794 |
| 1890 | — | — | 7 | #881 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #764 |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #808 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wilton in 2025?
Wilton ranked #6,118 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wilton?
8,694 babies have been named Wilton in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wilton most popular?
Wilton peaked in 1924, when 208 newborns received the name.
Is Wilton a boy or girl name?
Wilton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wilton rising or falling?
Wilton has been roughly stable over the past decade.