Kelton
3 countries#3314 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kelton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,666 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #3314 · peaked in 2002 with 226 births
Most common in: Texas, Utah, California, Mississippi, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
114 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
114 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
34 births recorded 2007–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2015 with 6 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kelton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1008 | — |
| 2007 | #940 | ↑68 |
| 2008 | #932 | ↑8 |
| 2009 | #1036 | ↓104 |
| 2010 | #1159 | ↓123 |
| 2011 | #1101 | ↑58 |
| 2012 | #1008 | ↑93 |
| 2013 | #1135 | ↓127 |
| 2014 | #1188 | ↓53 |
| 2015 | #1416 | ↓228 |
| 2016 | #1443 | ↓27 |
| 2017 | #1554 | ↓111 |
| 2018 | #1762 | ↓208 |
| 2019 | #1614 | ↑148 |
| 2020 | #1895 | ↓281 |
| 2021 | #1853 | ↑42 |
| 2022 | #2717 | ↓864 |
| 2023 | #2660 | ↑57 |
| 2024 | #2418 | ↑242 |
| 2025 | #3314 | ↓896 |
Frequently asked questions about Kelton
Is Kelton a popular name?
Yes — Kelton currently ranks #3314 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kelton more common for boys or girls?
Kelton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kelton most popular?
Kelton peaked in 2002 in United States, with 226 recorded births that year.
Is Kelton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kelton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2651 in 1914 to #3314 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kelton?
At least 6,814 babies have been recorded with the name Kelton across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kelton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kelton appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kelton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kelton include Kavon, Kaydon, Khaleel, Kory.
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