Manton is of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'mann' meaning man, and 'tun', signifying an enclosure or settlement. It evolved as a habitational name for someone who lived in such a place, or it could have been bestowed as a nickname for a robust individual. The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, indicating its early presence in England. Today, Manton is considered a unique and distinctive given name.
"Manton was a popular name for babies during the early to mid-20th century, with spikes in popularity around the years 1916-1917 and then again between 1921 and 1947."