Newton
Every Newton since 1880 — 8,182 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Newton
Newton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,059 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 8,182 American babies have been named Newton. Its peak came in 1919, when 208 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Newton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Newton 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 | — | — | 15 | #6,059 |
| 2024 | — | — | 28 | #3,956 |
| 2023 | — | — | 25 | #4,301 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,063 |
| 2021 | — | — | 26 | #4,095 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,889 |
| 2019 | — | — | 31 | #3,614 |
| 2018 | — | — | 37 | #3,150 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,862 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,482 |
| 2015 | — | — | 26 | #4,045 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,655 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,144 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,904 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,869 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,181 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,132 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,659 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,865 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,634 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,416 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,707 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,974 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #5,072 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,087 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,326 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,272 |
| 1990 | — | — | 18 | #3,416 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,570 |
| 1980 | — | — | 19 | #2,591 |
| 1975 | — | — | 25 | #1,927 |
| 1970 | — | — | 32 | #1,511 |
| 1965 | — | — | 39 | #1,229 |
| 1960 | — | — | 51 | #1,093 |
| 1955 | — | — | 74 | #861 |
| 1950 | — | — | 78 | #775 |
| 1945 | — | — | 67 | #752 |
| 1940 | — | — | 66 | #767 |
| 1935 | — | — | 90 | #623 |
| 1930 | — | — | 99 | #620 |
| 1925 | — | — | 152 | #492 |
| 1920 | — | — | 190 | #438 |
| 1915 | — | — | 143 | #460 |
| 1910 | — | — | 40 | #436 |
| 1905 | — | — | 32 | #368 |
| 1900 | — | — | 50 | #293 |
| 1895 | — | — | 33 | #325 |
| 1890 | — | — | 46 | #251 |
| 1885 | — | — | 61 | #203 |
| 1880 | — | — | 70 | #182 |
Famous people named Newton
- Newton D. Baker Politician · 1871–1937
- Newton Booth Politician · 1825–1892
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Newton in 2025?
Newton ranked #6,059 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Newton?
8,182 babies have been named Newton in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Newton most popular?
Newton peaked in 1919, when 208 newborns received the name.
Is Newton a boy or girl name?
Newton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Newton rising or falling?
Newton has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Newton?
Well-known people named Newton include Newton D. Baker (politician), Newton Booth (politician).