Fulton
Fulton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʊltən/
Meaning and origin of Fulton
Root meaning: “bird”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Foulden, a village in Norfolk, from Old English fuġol (“bird”) + tūn (“dwelling”).
How popular is Fulton?
Since 1880, 2,882 boys in the U.S. have been named Fulton. Its highest rank for boys was #607 in 1887. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Fulton FAQ
What does the name Fulton mean?
Fulton traces back to a root meaning "bird". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Foulden, a village in Norfolk, from Old English fuġol (“bird”) + tūn (“dwelling”).
What is the origin of the name Fulton?
Fulton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Fulton?
Since 1880, 2,882 boys in the U.S. have been named Fulton. Its highest rank for boys was #607 in 1887. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Fulton a boy or girl name?
Fulton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,882 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.