Morton
Meaning
“An English surname meaning 'settlement by the moor', from Old English 'mor' and 'tun'.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Morton peaked in the 1910s and the 1930s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Morton
People given the name Morton in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Morton deep dive
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