Total births
685
Boys' name · since 1886
Lofton
Lofton has 685 recorded births since 1886 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6845
- among boys today
- 685
- born since 1886
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Lofton currently ranks #6845 among boys' names in America, with 685 babies recorded since 1886.
Lofton has 685 recorded births among boys since 1886, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6845 as of the latest data, more common than 52% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 2025.
- #6845 among boys today
- 685 born since 1886
- 2010s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lofton is currently the #6845 boys' name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 685 born since 1886, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6845
- among boys today
- 685
- born since 1886
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Lofton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6845
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Lofton was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
20 babies were named Lofton in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Lofton compares
685 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lofton's all-time total is 87% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lofton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 685 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lofton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lofton's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lofton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#6,845
Active since
1886
Lofton popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 140 years of records
Lofton popularity over time - girls
10 total births recorded since 2019 (Lofton as girls' name)
Lofton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lofton's strongest decade.
141 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Lofton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
66 births
- 1920s
1920s
103 births
- 1930s 46
1930s
46 births
- 1940s 56
1940s
56 births
- 1950s
1950s
57 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s
2000s
86 births
- 2010s
2010s
141 births
- 2020s
2020s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 141 births (21% of all-time use).
How Lofton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lofton's total volume
Lofton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lofton by state
Where Lofton concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.9% |
Tennessee share of Lofton's total US births 0.9%
6 of 685 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lofton? ▼
685 babies have been named Lofton since 1886. It currently ranks #6845 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 20 births.
When was Lofton most popular? ▼
Lofton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 141 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Lofton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lofton are Tennessee (6 births).
How long has the name Lofton been used? ▼
Lofton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1886, spanning 140 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lofton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Loften. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lofton's data
- Lofton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (141 total births) through the 2020s (67) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Tennessee records the most Loftons (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- 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 Lofton
Nearby Names Like Lofton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lofton
Compare Lofton side by side: Lofton vs Loften
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lofton
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, 1886–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lofton: #6845 Boys' Name - 685 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lofton. 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 Lofton 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.