boy's name
Overton
OH-ver-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 544
Overton is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Overton Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 108 |
| 1920s | 151 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Overton?
In 2003, Overton was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Overton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Overton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Overton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Overton
- English OH-ver-tun
Sibling Names for Overton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Overton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Overton
How popular is the name Overton?
In 2003, Overton was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Overton a girl's or a boy's name?
Overton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Overton?
Overton has 3 syllables.
When was Overton most popular?
Overton peaked in 1918, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.