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Lofton

Boy

Meaning of Lofton: English: 'town of the lough'

Lofton is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7044th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7044

11 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

695

First recorded 1886 · peak 2019

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 5 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 6 babies1995: 5 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 9 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 6 babies2000: 6 babies20002001: 7 babies2002: 6 babies2003: 5 babies2004: 15 babies2005: 5 babies2006: 10 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 9 babies2009: 13 babies2010: 17 babies20102011: 10 babies2012: 11 babies2013: 18 babies2014: 12 babies2015: 12 babies2016: 12 babies2017: 14 babies2018: 20 babies2019: 20 babies2020: 12 babies20202021: 17 babies2022: 12 babies2023: 8 babies2024: 12 babies2025: 11 babies
US babies named Lofton per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 20.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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