Moulton is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from a place name in Suffolk County, England. The name is believed to have come from the Old English words 'mul' meaning mill and 'tun' meaning settlement, thus signifying 'settlement by the mill.' Moulton gained popularity as a given name during the 19th century but has since become quite rare.
"Moulton as a given name saw an average of 6 births per year over these eight years."