Upton
u-pton,
up-ton
US Popularity:25341
Origin:British
Meaning:Upper settlement
With roots in Old English, Upton is traditionally given as a boy’s name and means “upper settlement”, derived from the phrase “upper town.” More commonly used as a surname, in 1881, Upton was the highest used surname in Sussex in England. Perhaps the best-known bearer of this name was Upton Sinclair, the American writer, politician, and muckraker. Elevate your little one with this timeless namesake.
Famous People Named Upton
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- Upton SinclairAuthor
Upton Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Upton is currently #25341 in U.S. births
Boy:Upton is currently #7591 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#25341
in 2022
- 3289
from 2020
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