Blayton
English name meaning "small town near the woods or meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 295 living Americans carry the first name Blayton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Blayton today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blayton births was 2006 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blayton. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
295
~ 1 in 1,161,879 Americans
Peak year
2006
24 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,487
Tracked since 1996
Census
Blayton in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 249 people with the first name Blayton, which placed it at #33,298 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#33,298
National first-name rank
People counted
249
249 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
83.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blayton
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Blayton is White at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Black (3.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Blayton described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Blayton at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.1% · 207
- Two or more races5.6% · 14
- Black or African American3.6% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.2% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 2
Popularity
Blayton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blayton from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 154 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blayton by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Blayton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Blayton
The given name Blayton is a relatively modern name that emerged in the English-speaking world, likely inspired by existing names and places. Its origins can be traced back to the early 20th century, though its exact etymology remains uncertain.
One possible origin of Blayton is that it is a combination of the English surname "Blaydon" and the common suffix "-ton," which is often used in place names. Blaydon itself is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "dun" meaning "hill," suggesting a connection to a geographical location with a dark-colored hill.
Alternatively, Blayton could be a variant of the name "Blaine," which has French and Scottish roots. The name Blaine is believed to have originated from the Old French word "blain," meaning "yellow" or "light-colored." In this sense, Blayton may have been a creative spelling variation aimed at creating a more distinctive and unique name.
While there are no clear historical references to the name Blayton in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the United States in the early 1900s. One notable individual named Blayton was Blayton M. Causey (1901-1976), an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1940 to 1948.
Another early bearer of the name was Blayton Vowell (1923-1998), an American football player who played for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL) from 1944 to 1946. His career was interrupted by his service in World War II, but he returned to play for the Bears after the war.
In the world of literature, Blayton Berrier (1914-2002) was an American novelist and short story writer known for his works set in the Appalachian region of the United States. His novels, such as "Killer-Hawk" (1947) and "Judgment Day" (1949), explored themes of rural life and the struggles faced by mountain communities.
Another notable figure named Blayton was Blayton Roth (1925-2012), an American architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the field of sustainable urban design. He was recognized for his work in designing pedestrian-friendly communities and promoting the concept of "new urbanism."
In the field of education, Blayton Smith (1920-2005) was an American educator and administrator who served as the president of California State University, Fresno from 1972 to 1982. He was instrumental in expanding the university's academic programs and physical infrastructure during his tenure.
These examples showcase the diversity of individuals who have borne the name Blayton throughout the 20th century, ranging from politicians and athletes to writers, architects, and educators. While the name may not have a long and storied history, it has gained recognition and popularity in recent times, contributing to the rich tapestry of modern given names.
People
Blayton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blayton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Blayton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blayton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 295 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blayton going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,161,879 US residents.
Is Blayton a common name?
We classify Blayton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 298 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blayton most popular?
The single biggest year for Blayton was 2006, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blayton is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Blayton in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 249 people with the name Blayton, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #33,298 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Blayton in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Blayton?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Blayton appears almost entirely male. Of the 244 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Blayton?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Blayton is White at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Black (3.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Blayton most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Blayton in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.1% (207 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Blayton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Blayton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blayton in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Blayton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Blayton in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Blayton can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Blayton?
You can see how many people have the name Blayton on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.