Alston
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #857 in 1894
16 babies were named Alston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,628 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1894–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Alston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alston, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlston first shows up in US birth records in 1894, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 131 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1894, when it ranked #857. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAlston was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 41,841 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 106,383.
- TrendAlston has slipped 2,628 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Alston
Alston is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Alston for boys from 1894 to 2025, in 112 of those 132 years. Its best year was 1894, when it ranked #857 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 | 99,174 boys |
| 1910s | 14 | 74,074 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 71,124 boys |
| 1930s | 11 | 93,809 boys |
| 1940s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 1950s | 4.6 | 216,450 boys |
| 1960s | 3.9 | 253,807 boys |
| 1970s | 4.4 | 228,833 boys |
| 1980s | 8.2 | 122,399 boys |
| 1990s | 24 | 41,102 boys |
| 2000s | 23 | 42,626 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,646 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 59,289 boys |
Other spellings of Alston
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Alston
What is the origin of the name Alston?
Alston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Alston a boy or girl name?
Alston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Alston?
Alston ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1894 (#857).