At a glance
- In short
- Upton is a distinctive Old English name meaning "upper town," evoking classic charm and sophistication, perfect for parents seeking a unique yet traditional choice.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#12,330)
- Babies in 2022
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,421 in 1910
- First recorded
- 1910
Meaning of Upton
The name Upton is a distinctive and uncommon choice for boys, pronounced as UP-tuhn (/ˈʌptən/). Originating from Old English, Upton is a locational surname meaning "upper town" or "higher settlement." This name carries historical weight, often associated with rural villages in England. Though not widely popular in modern times, Upton has seen sporadic use in the United States over the past century. It peaked in usage during the early 20th century, particularly in 1920 when it ranked at 2052 with 16 occurrences. More recently, its usage has been minimal but consistent, with a few babies named Upton each year. The name evokes a sense of classic charm and sophistication and might appeal to parents looking for a unique but traditionally rooted name for their son.
How to pronounce Upton
English
- Pronounced UP-tuhn /ˈʌptən/
Popularity of Upton in the U.S.
Upton was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #12,330 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,421 in 1910. It first appears in the records in 1910.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1910–2022 23 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 12,330 | back (not recorded in 2021) |
| 2020 | 6 | 10,605 | back (not recorded in 2019) |
| 2018 | 6 | 10,760 | ▲ 15 |
| 2017 | 6 | 10,775 | ▼ 1,111 |
| 2016 | 7 | 9,664 | back (not recorded in 2015) |
| 2014 | 5 | 12,108 | back (not recorded in 1975–2013) |
| 1974 | 5 | 5,228 | back (not recorded in 1956–1973) |
| 1955 | 5 | 3,886 | back (not recorded in 1954) |
| 1953 | 5 | 3,798 | back (not recorded in 1947–1952) |
| 1946 | 5 | 3,525 | back (not recorded in 1945) |
| 1944 | 9 | 2,467 | back (not recorded in 1927–1943) |
| 1926 | 6 | 3,708 | back (not recorded in 1924–1925) |
| 1923 | 5 | 4,239 | ▼ 367 |
| 1922 | 6 | 3,872 | ▼ 1,370 |
| 1921 | 12 | 2,502 | ▼ 450 |
| 1920 | 16 | 2,052 | ▲ 1,684 |
| 1919 | 6 | 3,736 | ▼ 1,037 |
| 1918 | 10 | 2,699 | ▼ 276 |
| 1917 | 11 | 2,423 | ▲ 1,474 |
| 1916 | 5 | 3,897 | ▼ 1,276 |
| 1915 | 9 | 2,621 | ▼ 753 |
| 1914 | 12 | 1,868 | back (not recorded in 1911–1913) |
| 1910 | 6 | 1,421 | new |
Notable people named Upton
- Upton Sinclair was an American author, journalist, and political activist who won the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.