Shafton
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shafton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 12 babies have been named Shafton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shafton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,118 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,118
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Old English origin
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Latin origin
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Old French destinee, Latin destinare origin
"fate, destined path, divine purpose"
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Greek influenced origin
"gift, blessing"
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Sanskrit origin
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Latin via Scandinavian origin
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English origin
"Creek or stream; phonetic variant"
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About the Name Shafton
Shafton is a boy name .
Shafton is currently ranked #21,118 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shafton include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shafie. 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