Morton
Morton was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked 240th; the most babies were born in 1923 (482). More babies were named Morton in the 1920s than in any other decade.
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- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 1923482 babies
- Total since 1880
- 12,341babies recorded
Morton popularity since 1880
A few girls are given the name too: 5 since 1918.
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2000 | #11,597 | 5 |
| 1990 | #9,062 | 5 |
| 1980 | #4,388 | 9 |
| 1970 | #2,592 | 14 |
| 1960 | #1,420 | 32 |
| 1950 | #931 | 55 |
| 1940 | #504 | 132 |
| 1930 | #300 | 367 |
| 1920 | #262 | 435 |
| 1910 | #435 | 40 |
| 1900 | #721 | 13 |
| 1890 | #314 | 31 |
| 1880 | #456 | 16 |
How popular is Morton, counting every spelling?
Morton has no other common spelling that sounds the same.
How old are people named Morton?
About 1,600 people born in the US named Morton are alive today, with a median age of 75; half are between 60 and 85. That makes Morton a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Morton by state
How common Morton was among boys born in each state in 1921–1925, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in New York (4.8×), Maryland (3.6×), New Jersey (2.1×), Connecticut (1.8×), Pennsylvania (1.6×). In 29 states fewer than five boys a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Morton: their share of US boys followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Morton, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Morton
How popular is the name Morton?
Morton was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked 240th; the most babies were born in 1923 (482). More babies were named Morton in the 1920s than in any other decade.
Is Morton a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Morton in the US.
Where was Morton most popular?
In 1921–1925, Morton was most common in New York (1.98 per 1,000 boys), followed by Maryland and New Jersey.