Lurton
A boy's name of Old English origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Lurton hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1931, with 5 total recorded births.
Lurton is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Lurton is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lurton is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, derived from a surname meaning 'from Lurton,' a place whose name likely combines a personal name with the Old English tun (settlement). It has the patrician quality of an old English estate name used as a given name.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Lurton's final sounds are solid, balanced — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Lurton follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Lurton's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lurton has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1931.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | #4115 | — |
The Story of Lurton
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1931, Lurton is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Lurton are most likely born between 1931 and 1931.
How rare is Lurton?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lurton is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1931, peaked in the 1930s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1931–1931)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | #4115 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1931–1931