Boy nameCurrently #12,947 in the USRising
Hinton
//ˈhɪntən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19206 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
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We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hinton's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hinton |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Hinton through the decades
- Hinton peaked in 1920, when 20 babies were named Hinton in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1970–2024), use of Hinton has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hinton currently ranks #12,947 in the US and is on the rise.