Kelton

Kelton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 boys in the United States.

Kelton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kelton

Kelton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kelton first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #765 in 2002, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 6,604 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kelton in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#765 in 2002
Peak year
2002
Babies named Kelton in 2024
56
Total since 1880
6,604

Kelton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1052 in 1997
Babies named Kelton in 2020
4
Total since 1996
114

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kelton mean?

The meaning of Kelton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kelton a boy or girl name?

Kelton is a boy name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kelton?

Kelton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kelton?

Kelton first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #765 in 2002, and 56 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].