The nameAlton
Alton is an English surname name, meaning "old town". It was a top 80 American name in 1904.
- Boy's name
- Old English
Meaning
Alton comes from the Old English eald, "old", and tun, "settlement".
Origin
Old English.
History
In the United States Alton reached 78th place in 1904.
Famous people named Alton
- Alton Brown, chef
Popularity of the name Alton
Alton in the United States
Alton was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 7,338 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Alton. Its rise began around 1903, and it peaked in 1937. Half of all babies named Alton in the United States were born before 1944, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 105 births a year on average, against 139 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Alton
Names from the same generation as Alton, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alton mean?
Alton comes from the Old English eald, "old", and tun, "settlement".
What is the origin of the name Alton?
Old English.
Is Alton a girl's or a boy's name?
Alton is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Alton?
In 2024, Alton was the 1573rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 110 births.
What are good sibling names for Alton?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mildred, Ingrid, Gwyneth and Linnea for a sister, Eddy, Edmond, Harold and Gino for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alton?
Alton Brown, chef.