Alton

Boy's name

Alton is of Old English origin, derived from the words "all" meaning "noble" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement."

Meaning Town at the source of the river
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 110 Falling
Peak year 1937

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Names Starting With A

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Alton Brown - TV chef, "Good Eats" host
  • Alton Ellis - Jamaican reggae singer
  • Alton Towers - British theme park
  • Alton Sterling - Victim of police shooting
  • Alton Tobey - American artist and illustrator

Brothers for Alton

Boy names closely related to Alton

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Sisters for Alton

Girl names closely related to Alton

Alayla Kaylei Jenesis Amariah Tristan Alaiyah Jasmyne Alyssia

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