BoyOld English origin2 syllables
Newton
Meaning: “new town”
About the name Newton
Newton is a boy name with Old English roots, meaning “new town”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Newton ranked #6059 for boys in the US, with 15 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1942. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Newton were boys.
Etymology
From Old English, meaning “new town”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Newton”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #6059
- In 2015
- #4045
- Babies in 2025
- 15
Popularity of Newton, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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