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Fulton

“Bird settlement (place where birds dwell)” — Old English origin

Boy's name · #2145 in the US (2025) · Vintage

Fulton has appeared in US records since 1884 — best rank #583 (1887) · 2,882 babies named Fulton all-time · 1 in 25,000 boys born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 4 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Fultons

• Fulton J. Sheen — American catholic bishop and television presenter (1895–1979)
• Fulton Oursler — American journalist, playwright, editor and writer (1893-1952)
• Fulton McGrath — American jazz pianist and songwriter
• Fulton Kuykendall — American football player
• Fulton MacGregor — politician (born 1980)

In stories & tradition

• Fulton Gearloose — Donald Duck universe

What Fultons become

Among 20 notable people named Fulton:

No single standout — notable Fultons spread across many fields.

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