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Knighton

NYT-uhn /ˈnaɪtən/

At a glance

In short
Knighton is a unique English name for boys, symbolizing nobility and valor. With historical elegance and modern appeal, it's a rare yet distinguished choice.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#12,330)
Babies in 2022
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#7,136 in 2018
First recorded
2009

Meaning of Knighton

The name Knighton is a unique and distinguished choice for a baby boy, rooted in English origins. Pronounced as NYT-uhn (/'naɪtən/), this name evokes images of nobility and valor, reminiscent of medieval knights. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States over the past decade, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 11 newborns per year. Notably, it ranked 7133rd in popularity in 2018. Knighton can be seen as a variation of the simpler form "Knight," which carries similar connotations of chivalry and strength. This distinctive name offers a blend of historical elegance and modern appeal, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking something both classic and uncommon for their son.

How to pronounce Knighton

English

Popularity of Knighton in the U.S.

Knighton was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #12,330 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,136 in 2018. It first appears in the records in 2009.

Bar and line chart: Knighton in the U.S., 2009–2022. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 11 in 2018 and 5 in 2022. Line: rank among boy names, peak #7,136 in 2018, #12,330 in 2022.
  • Boys named Knighton (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2009–2022. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2009⁠–⁠2022 7 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2022512,330back
2019512,145▼ 5,009
2018117,136back
2016610,744▼ 1,176
201579,568▼ 787
201488,781back
2009610,994new