Lofton
Pronunciation: [ l-AHFT-uhn ]
Lofton is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,250 in the US, popular nicknames include Lof, Loy, and Lofie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lofton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 393 babies have been named Lofton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lofton is past its peak , currently ranked #7,250 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,250
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Nicknames
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Lofton is also used as a girl name, ranked #40767.
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About the Name Lofton
Lofton is a boy name .
Is Lofton a boy or girl name? Lofton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,250 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,767. Lofton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lofton is currently ranked #7,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lofton include Lof, Loy, Lofie, and Loftie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis