Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1897
Knowlton
26 babies named Knowlton in U.S. Social Security records since 1897, with the highest year being 1918. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1897–1925
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
26 boys have been named Knowlton since 1897, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Knowlton has been recorded 26 times among boys since 1897, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 1925.
- 26 total births
- 1897–1925 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Knowlton since 1897, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1925.
- 26
- total births
- 1897–1925
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Knowlton was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
6 babies were named Knowlton in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Knowlton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Knowlton's SSA record in two at 1918 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1897, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Knowlton at a glance
Last recorded 1925Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1897
Knowlton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–1925
- Peak year (1918)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Knowlton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Knowlton's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Knowlton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s
1890s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 11 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Knowlton? ▼
Since 1897, Social Security records show 26 babies named Knowlton. The most recent recorded year was 1925. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 6 births.
When was Knowlton most popular? ▼
Knowlton was most popular in the 1910s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
How long has the name Knowlton been used? ▼
Records for Knowlton go back to 1897, giving 29 years of history through 1925.
What names are similar to Knowlton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Knox, Knowledge, Knoxx, Knoah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Knowlton's data
- Knowlton's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1920s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Knowlton
Nearby Names Like Knowlton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Knowlton
Knox Boy
#209 24,142 births
Knowledge Boy
#1137 2,375 births
Knoxx Boy
#2311 620 births
Knoah Boy
#4278 325 births
Knoxton Boy
#5217 162 births
Compare Knowlton side by side: Knowlton vs Knox Knowlton vs Knowledge Knowlton vs Knoxx
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1897–1925 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Knowlton: Baby Name Since 1897 - 26 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/knowlton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Knowlton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.