Town of the air or town on a hill
Lofton is an English habitational surname derived from a place name. It likely refers to a settlement built on high ground or a 'loft,' signifying an elevated location. While rare as a first name, it follows the trend of using distinguished-sounding surnames for boys.
Less common today
Lofton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,754 in 2018.
United States Marine Corps aviator and Navy Cross recipient
World War II hero for whom Henderson Field was named
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
