Total births
77
Boys' name · since 1891
Singleton
Singleton has 77 recorded births since 1891 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 77
- total births
- 1891–1951
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
77 boys have been named Singleton since 1891, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Singleton recorded 77 times among boys since 1891, 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 1891 to 1951.
- 77 total births
- 1891–1951 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
77 boys have been named Singleton since 1891, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1951.
- 77
- total births
- 1891–1951
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Singleton was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
10 babies were named Singleton in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Singleton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Singleton's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Singleton at a glance
Last recorded 1951Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Singleton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1951
- Peak year (1919)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Singleton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Singleton's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Singleton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
30 births
- 1920s
1920s
27 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 30 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Singleton? ▼
77 babies have been named Singleton since 1891. It was last recorded in 1951. The peak year was 1919 with 10 births.
When was Singleton most popular? ▼
Singleton was most popular in the 1910s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
How long has the name Singleton been used? ▼
Records for Singleton go back to 1891, giving 61 years of history through 1951.
What names are similar to Singleton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sincere, Sinclair, Sina, Sinan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Singleton's data
- Singleton's decade-level peak was the 1910s (30 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.
- 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 Singleton
Nearby Names Like Singleton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Singleton
Sincere Boy
#603 10,095 births
Sinclair Boy
#6492 1,435 births
Sina Boy
#6971 520 births
Sinan Boy
#6010 447 births
Sinjin Boy
376 births
Compare Singleton side by side: Singleton vs Sincere Singleton vs Sinclair Singleton vs Sina
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, 1891–1951 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Singleton: Baby Name Since 1891 - 77 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/singleton. 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 Singleton 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.