Belton

Belton is a masculine English surname that has occasionally transitioned into use as a first name. Originally a locational surname derived from places in Leicestershire and Rutland, England, it comes from Old English elements meaning 'bell settlement' or 'farm with a bell.' As a given name, Belton has remained relatively uncommon, maintaining an air of distinction and uniqueness. It gained modest usage in the United States, particularly in southern states, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name carries aristocratic connotations due to its connection with English estate names and has occasionally appeared in literature set in the English countryside. Belton offers a refined alternative to more common bell-derived names.

Pronounced BEL-tun.

As of October 2026, Belton ranked #9520 for boys in US births in 2002 SSA, peaked at #804 for boys in 1895.