Alton
Alton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːltən/ · /ˈɒltən/
Meaning and origin of Alton
Root meaning: “river source”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English ǣwell (“river source”) + tūn (“settlement, town”).
How popular is Alton?
Since 1880, 375 girls and 47,457 boys in the U.S. have been named Alton (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1663 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #78 in 1904. In 2025, 106 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Alton FAQ
What does the name Alton mean?
Alton traces back to a root meaning "river source". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English ǣwell (“river source”) + tūn (“settlement, town”).
What is the origin of the name Alton?
Alton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Alton?
Since 1880, 375 girls and 47,457 boys in the U.S. have been named Alton (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1663 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #78 in 1904. In 2025, 106 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alton a boy or girl name?
Alton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 375 girls and 47,457 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.