—2024 rank
1937peak year
45,780babies named Alton since 1880
▼ 17%5-year trend
Alton popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Alton mean?
From English place names meaning 'old town' or 'settlement at the river source'. Used as a given name from the surname.
OriginOld English
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
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Famous Altons
- Alton Brown, TV host
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