Newton
Peaked at #182 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Newton has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Newton — Girls (United States)
Limited dataPeak rank
#5575
in 1922
Last ranked
#5575
in 1922
Years tracked
1
1922–1922
Trend
Limited data
Newton was already at its most popular for girls in 1922 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #5575), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Newton hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1922, when it stood at #5575.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | #5,575 | 5 |
Newton — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#182
in 1880
Current rank
#3945
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Newton was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #182), with 70 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4654 (2014) to #3945 (2024) — a 15% improvement.
As of 2024, Newton ranks #3945 nationally for boys, with 28 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,945 | 28 |
| 2023 | #4,298 | 25 |
| 2022 | #4,059 | 27 |
| 2021 | #4,092 | 26 |
| 2020 | #3,888 | 27 |
| 2019 | #3,612 | 31 |
| 2018 | #3,149 | 37 |
| 2017 | #3,862 | 28 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Newton most popular?
Newton was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #182 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Newton becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently insufficient data; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Newton?
At least 8,167 babies have been recorded with the name Newton in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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