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Blanton

♂ Boy

Pronounced BLAN-tun /ˈblæn.tən/High

Meaning: From the English surname and place-name Blanton — variously 'the white/fair town' and 'Bla's town/estate'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The white town: Blanton is an English surname/place. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname and place-name Blanton — variously 'the white/fair town' and 'Bla's town/estate'; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8371 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 483

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Blanton comes from the English surname and place-name Blanton — variously 'the white/fair town' and 'Bla's town/estate' (we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'BLAN-tun').

In the U.S. it appears as a Southern surname-name. Rare, the-white-town at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Blanton is an English surname and place-name, variously 'the white/fair town' and 'Bla's town' — a crisp surname-name (we note the place; said 'BLAN-tun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Blanton — surname/place-name

Variations

BlantenBlantyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blanton mean?

Blanton is an English surname/place-name — variously 'the white/fair town' and 'Bla's town'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Blanton?

It's said BLAN-tun /ˈblæn.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Blanton a boy or girl name?

Blanton is a boy's name.

How popular is Blanton?

Blanton is a very rare name in the U.S.

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