Alton
Meaningold town · English
- US rank
- #1,602
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #78 in 1904
106 babies were named Alton in the US in 2025. It has climbed 92 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1904–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Alton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,103 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alton, 106 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlton has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Altons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #78. Today it's #1,602, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAlton has climbed 92 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,602. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAlton is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #844, followed by North Carolina (#873). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn English, Alton means “old town”.
About the name Alton
Alton is a boy name of English origin meaning “old town”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Alton for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #78 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,602, with 106 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6.5 | 153,453 girls |
| 1910s | 9.0 | 110,988 girls |
| 1920s | 8.0 | 125,313 girls |
| 1930s | 6.5 | 154,321 girls |
| 1940s | 2.9 | 340,136 girls |
| 1950s | 1.6 | 625,000 girls |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 543,478 girls |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 175 | 5,724 boys |
| 1890s | 242 | 4,136 boys |
| 1900s | 813 | 1,230 boys |
| 1910s | 666 | 1,502 boys |
| 1920s | 657 | 1,521 boys |
| 1930s | 683 | 1,464 boys |
| 1940s | 438 | 2,282 boys |
| 1950s | 298 | 3,356 boys |
| 1960s | 226 | 4,421 boys |
| 1970s | 173 | 5,791 boys |
| 1980s | 120 | 8,324 boys |
| 1990s | 86 | 11,609 boys |
| 2000s | 73 | 13,628 boys |
| 2010s | 76 | 13,179 boys |
| 2020s | 61 | 16,402 boys |
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 Alton
What does the name Alton mean?
Alton means “old town” in English.
What is the origin of the name Alton?
Alton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Alton a boy or girl name?
Alton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Alton?
Alton ranked #1,602 for US boys in 2025, given to 106 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#78).