Total births
115
Boys' name · since 1913
Nolton
Nolton has 115 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1914 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 115
- total births
- 1913–1952
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Nolton is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 115 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Nolton recorded 115 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1952.
- 115 total births
- 1913–1952 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
115 boys have been named Nolton since 1913, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1952.
- 115
- total births
- 1913–1952
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Nolton was born in this single decade.
1914
Single peak year
12 babies were named Nolton in 1914 - its busiest year on record.
Nolton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nolton's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1914 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nolton at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1914
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Nolton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1952
- Peak year (1914)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Nolton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Nolton's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Nolton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
37 births
- 1920s
1920s
27 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1940s
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 37 births (32% of all-time use).
Nolton by state
Where Nolton concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 33 | 28.7% |
Louisiana share of Nolton's total US births 28.7%
33 of 115 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nolton? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 115 babies named Nolton. The most recent recorded year was 1952. Its busiest year on record was 1914, with 12 births.
When was Nolton most popular? ▼
Nolton was most popular in the 1910s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 1914.
Where is Nolton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nolton are Louisiana (33 births).
How long has the name Nolton been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nolton since 1913 -- 40 years through the most recent 1952 data.
What names are similar to Nolton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nolan, Nolen, Noland, Nolyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nolton's data
- Nolton's decade-level peak was the 1910s (37 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Noltons (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Nolton
Nearby Names Like Nolton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nolton
Nolan Boy
#64 135,505 births
Nolen Boy
#2316 3,448 births
Noland Boy
#5927 1,778 births
Nolyn Boy
#3666 802 births
Nolberto Boy
#9110 615 births
Compare Nolton side by side: Nolton vs Nolan Nolton vs Nolen Nolton vs Noland
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1913–1952 (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. "Nolton: Baby Name Since 1913 - 115 Births, Peak 1914." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nolton. 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 Nolton 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 July 2026.