Town of the keel; calf town
Kelton is an English habitational surname derived from various locations. It most likely stems from the Old Norse 'kjölr' meaning 'keel' (referring to a ridge) and the Old English 'tun' meaning 'settlement', or alternatively from 'calf town'.
Less common today
Kelton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #765 in 2002.
Australian stage and screen actor
Professional BMX racer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
