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Lofton

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOF-tun /ˈlɒf.tən/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname — 'the lofty/high town; the upper farm/settlement' (from Old Norse lopt, 'an upper room/loft', plus tun, 'a settlement')Low

In 30 seconds: The lofty/high town; the upper farm: Lofton is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place/surname — 'the lofty/high town; the upper farm/settlement' (from Old Norse lopt, 'an upper room/loft', plus tun, 'a settlement')
U.S. rank (2024)#7065 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 674

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201818862024

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

Lofton comes from an English place and surname — 'the lofty/high town; the upper farm/settlement' (from Old Norse lopt, 'an upper room/loft', plus tun, 'a settlement'). A crisp, modern name (said 'LOF-tun'; nickname Loft).

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

Did you know? Lofton means 'the lofty/high town; the upper farm/settlement' (Old Norse lopt, 'an upper room/loft', plus tun, 'a settlement') — a crisp, modern surname-name (said 'LOF-tun').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Lofton — place/surname

Variations

LoftenLoughton

Nicknames

Loft

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lofton mean?

Lofton is an English place/surname — 'the lofty/high town; the upper farm'.

How do you pronounce Lofton?

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

Is Lofton a boy or girl name?

Lofton is a boy's name.

How popular is Lofton?

Lofton is a rare name in the U.S.

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