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Fulton

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Pronounced FOOL-tuhn /ˈfʊl.tΙ™n/Medium

Meaning: Bird hillMedium

In 30 seconds: Fulton is an English name meaning 'bird hill', from a place name and surname.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBird hill
U.S. rank (2025)#2153 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births67 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,882

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202418842025

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

It began as an English place name describing a hill where birds gathered, then passed into use as a surname and later a first name. Like many English surname-names, it carries a tidy landscape image of a bird-frequented rise.

Fulton has a sturdy, two-syllable feel. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the Emmy-winning television preacher, is among its best-known bearers.

Did you know? Fulton likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Fulton β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979)
    American Catholic archbishop and Emmy-winning television preacher (Life Is Worth Living).

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fulton mean?

Fulton is usually explained as meaning 'bird hill' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Fulton?

It's commonly said FOOL-tuhn /ˈfʊl.tΙ™n/.

Is Fulton a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Fulton is used as a boy name.

How popular is Fulton?

In 2024, Fulton ranked #2061 in the U.S. for boys, with 73 births recorded.

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