New town
Originally a short form of Newton, derived from the Old English elements 'neowe' (new) and 'tun' (settlement). It is also the common name for a small salamander, giving it a quirky, natural association.
Less common today
Newt isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,922 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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