Morton
Morton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): [ˈmɔːtn̩] · [ˈmɔɹtn̩]
Meaning and origin of Morton
Root meaning: “moor, marsh”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English mōr (“moor, marsh”) + tūn (“settlement”).
How popular is Morton?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 12,336 boys in the U.S. have been named Morton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5358 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1888. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Morton FAQ
What does the name Morton mean?
Morton traces back to a root meaning "moor, marsh". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English mōr (“moor, marsh”) + tūn (“settlement”).
What is the origin of the name Morton?
Morton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Morton?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 12,336 boys in the U.S. have been named Morton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5358 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1888. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Morton a boy or girl name?
Morton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 12,336 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.