Fulton
From Foulden, a village in Norfolk, from Old English fuġol (“bird”) + tūn (“dwelling”).
Every Fulton since 1884 — 2,882 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fulton
Fulton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,153 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 2,882 American babies have been named Fulton. Its peak came in 2024, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fulton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fulton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | #2,153 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,064 |
| 2023 | 53 | #2,521 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,360 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,084 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2,054 |
| 2019 | 66 | #2,153 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,322 |
| 2017 | 53 | #2,430 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,853 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3,260 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2,351 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,691 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,562 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,146 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,148 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,203 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,364 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,411 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,598 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,531 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,915 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,120 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,232 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,613 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,271 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,608 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,665 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,041 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,940 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,800 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,143 |
| 1965 | 17 | #1,949 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,357 |
| 1955 | 21 | #1,699 |
| 1950 | 33 | #1,262 |
| 1945 | 27 | #1,282 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,534 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,512 |
| 1930 | 21 | #1,616 |
| 1925 | 32 | #1,287 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,358 |
| 1915 | 44 | #946 |
| 1910 | 15 | #797 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,305 |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,221 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Fulton
- Fulton J. Sheen Religious figure · 1895–1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fulton mean?
From Foulden, a village in Norfolk, from Old English fuġol (“bird”) + tūn (“dwelling”).
How popular is the name Fulton in 2025?
Fulton ranked #2,153 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fulton?
2,882 babies have been named Fulton in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fulton most popular?
Fulton peaked in 2024, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Fulton a boy or girl name?
Fulton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fulton rising or falling?
Fulton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fulton?
Well-known people named Fulton include Fulton J. Sheen (religious figure).