47,949births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1904Peak · United States
#1602United States 2025
Alton is a boy name family recorded 47,949 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1602 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1904, at 76.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Alton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | English | 47,832 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1602 | 1904 | ▼ 19 % |
| Alton | English | 91 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1917 | – |
| Alton | English | 20 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2018 | – |
| Alton | English | 6 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2016 | – |
Questions about Alton
How popular is the name Alton?
In 2025 it ranked #1602 in the United States. Official registers record 47,949 births across 4 countries.
When was Alton most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1904, at 76.3 births per 100,000.
Is Alton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Alton is a boy name.