Fulton
How to say it: FUL-tun · /ˈfʊltən/
From Scottish surname meaning 'fowl enclosure' - borne by inventor Robert Fulton.
Fulton was the 1,721st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 67 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up about 80% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,511 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,721 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 67 |
| Share of births | 1 in 49,482 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | +80% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,511 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Fulton peaked in the 1910s, nearly vanished by the 1980s, and has come back.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Fulton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Fulton
- Fulton Oursler (1893–1952)American journalist, playwright, editor and writer
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