Lofton
Pronunciation: [ l-AHFT-uhn ]
Lofton is a girl baby name. Ranked #40,767 in the US, popular nicknames include Lof, Loy, and Lofie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Lofton first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 10 babies have been named Lofton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lofton is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,767 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,767
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Lofton is also used as a boy name, ranked #7250.
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About the Name Lofton
Lofton is a girl name .
Is Lofton a boy or girl name? Lofton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #40,767 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,250. Lofton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lofton is currently ranked #40,767 in popularity for girl 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