Morton
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Farm Near The Moor
- Origin
- English
Morton Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 12,336 baby boys have been named Morton. The name peaked in 1923 with 482 US births that year (rank #254).
Top States for Morton
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Morton births are: New York (4,308), Pennsylvania (1,271), Illinois (732).
Other English-Origin Names Like Morton
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Morton's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Morton
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Compare Morton to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Morton against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).