Chilton is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname that was derived from the word 'cilde' meaning "calm" or "mild". It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered calm or gentle in temperament. The name Chilton has been associated with several notable figures throughout history, including Chilton Williamson II, an American historian and author, and Chilton Anderson, a Canadian politician. However, it is not considered one of the more popular names today.
The name Chilton experienced a varied popularity throughout the century with peaks in 1924 (11 births), 1944 (8 births), and 2002 (7 births). However, it's interesting to note that there were many years without any recorded births of Chilton. The total number of births over this period is 206.