Bolton
b(o)-lton,
bol-ton
US Popularity:17528
Origin:British
Meaning:Settlement within a dwelling
You won't have to guess where sweet Bolton's favorite place is; they'll show you every time they build a fort, play a game, or drift off to sleep there after a long day. One of many English last names that can double as a masculine first name, Bolton depicts the feeling of being totally comfortable and at ease in a location or with certain people. It derives from the Old English elements bothl, meaning "dwelling," and tūn, meaning "settlement," translating to "settlement within a dwelling." Historically, this definition would have described the house that the original Boltons lived in. Every time your little one eagerly reunites with their toys or attends a family gathering with you, you'll see what feeling "at home" looks like for them.
How Popular Is The Name Bolton?
U.S. Births
Overall:Bolton is currently #17528 in U.S. births
Boy:Bolton is currently #8374 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#8374
in 2024
- 1055
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Bolton, surname, November 2020
Ancestry, Bolton Family History
WordSense Dictionary, Bolton
SurnameDB, Last name: Bolton
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