Lofton
Every Lofton since 1886 — 695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lofton
Lofton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,480 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 695 American babies have been named Lofton. Its peak came in 2018, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lofton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lofton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,480 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,092 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,430 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,073 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,467 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,542 | 7 | #10,187 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,023 | 15 | #5,994 |
| 2018 | — | — | 20 | #4,859 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,215 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,979 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,923 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,902 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,094 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,352 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,858 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,670 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,737 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,951 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,788 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,591 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,398 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,028 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,160 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,866 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,839 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,737 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,157 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,729 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,584 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,138 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,326 |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,531 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,686 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,254 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lofton in 2025?
Lofton ranked #7,480 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lofton?
695 babies have been named Lofton in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lofton most popular?
Lofton peaked in 2018, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Lofton a boy or girl name?
Lofton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lofton rising or falling?
Lofton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.