Welton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Welton originates from Old English, meaning 'settlement near a spring'. It evolved through various forms such as Wella-tun and Welatune. While it does not have significant biblical relevance, it became popular in England during the Middle Ages as a surname linked to localities. Today, it is viewed as a traditional name with a connection to nature.
The name Welton is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Welton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Welton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 964th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1098th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1313th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2409th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5224th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13658th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21055th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Welton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Welton"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɛltən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Welton is derived from the Old English elements 'wella' meaning 'spring' or 'stream' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'settlement near a spring'.
Meaning
settlement near a spring
Language Evolution
Wella-tun, Welatune, Welton
Historical Usage
The name Welton gained popularity in England as a surname, often associated with various localities named Welton, particularly during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Welton, Whelton, Wellington
Modern Popularity & Image
Welton is perceived as a traditional yet timeless name, often associated with rural settings and a connection to nature.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Welton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Welton"
"Welton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 964th of 7545 | 806 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1098th of 6773 | 680 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1313th of 7552 | 657 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2409th of 10718 | 255 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5224th of 16616 | 134 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13658th of 24088 | 41 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21055th of 23106 | 8 |
Regional Popularity of "Welton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.45% 1125th/1416 |
- |
31.19% 738th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- |
35.78% 842nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
35.68% 1018th/2853 |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
47.36% 1666th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Welton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Welton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Welton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.