boy's name
Sholto
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 65
Scotland
#494
2004 births
Sholto is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sholto over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 21 |
How popular is Sholto?
In 2019, Sholto was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Sholto is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Sholto
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Sholto also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sholto over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Sholto
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Sholto — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Sholto
How popular is the name Sholto?
In 2019, Sholto was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Sholto a girl's or a boy's name?
Sholto is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sholto?
Sholto has 2 syllables.
When was Sholto most popular?
Sholto peaked in 2003, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.