Blanton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Long stone, tall man's settlement
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #9031 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Langston. Shares the meaning 'Long stone, tall man's settlement.'
Similar names: branton, bannon, bankston, banyon, barton, benton, bolton, brannon
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Blanton? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Blanton, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Blanton
What does the name Blanton mean?
Blanton means “Long stone, tall man's settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Blanton?
Blanton has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Long stone, tall man's settlement”.
How popular is Blanton?
Blanton ranked #8910 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Blanton most popular?
Blanton peaked in 1921 with 18 babies registered that year.
Is Blanton a boy or girl name?
Blanton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Blantons in registered births are male.
Is the name Blanton rising or falling in popularity?
Blanton has fallen 1261 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7649 in 2020 to #8910 in 2025.
How long has Blanton been recorded?
Blanton appears in birth records across 63 years — from 1908 through 2025.