Swinton
A boy's name of Old English origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Swinton is a vintage name that peaked in early twentieth-century America and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The solid, balanced quality of its ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Swinton is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Swinton is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, an English place name and surname meaning 'pig farm' or 'swine settlement.' As a first name it carries a patrician, surname-style appeal.
EtymologyShow more
Though Swinton dates back to 1924 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Old English classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 5 recorded births, Swinton has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Swinton has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1924.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | #4874 | — |
The Story of Swinton
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1924, Swinton is a name steeped in history. Boys named Swinton are most likely born between 1924 and 1924.
How rare is Swinton?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Swinton is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1924, peaked in the 1920s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1924–1924)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | #4874 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1924–1924