Total births
210
Boys' name · since 1915
Lilton
Lilton has 210 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1942 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 210
- total births
- 1915–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
210 boys have been named Lilton since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lilton recorded 210 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1985.
- 210 total births
- 1915–1985 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
210 boys have been named Lilton since 1915, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1985.
- 210
- total births
- 1915–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Lilton was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
9 babies were named Lilton in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Lilton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lilton splits its recorded history at 1949: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1942 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lilton at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Lilton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1985
- Peak year (1942)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Lilton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Lilton's strongest decade.
55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Lilton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
34 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1940s
1940s
40 births
- 1950s
1950s
55 births
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 55 births (26% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lilton? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 210 babies named Lilton. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1942, with 9 births.
When was Lilton most popular? ▼
Lilton was most popular in the 1950s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
How long has the name Lilton been used? ▼
Lilton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 71 years of data through 1985.
What names are similar to Lilton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lillian, Lillie, Lilburn, Lillard, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lilton's data
- Lilton's decade-level peak was the 1950s (55 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Lilton
Nearby Names Like Lilton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lilton
Lillian Boy
1,429 births
Lillie Boy
873 births
Lilburn Boy
713 births
Lillard Boy
541 births
Liliana Boy
156 births
Compare Lilton side by side: Lilton vs Lillian Lilton vs Lillie Lilton vs Lilburn
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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, 1915–1985 (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. "Lilton: Baby Name Since 1915 - 210 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lilton. 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 Lilton 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.