Alton
girl nameAlton entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1659 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1659
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1808 |
| 1910s | #2792 |
| 1920s | #3204 |
| 1930s | #3438 |
| 1940s | #4347 |
| 1950s | #4481 |
| 1960s | #5768 |
| 1970s | #9284 |
| 1980s | #11228 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Alton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alton alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alton in 2025?
- Alton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Alton most popular?
- Alton peaked in 1904, reaching #1659 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alton with classmates?
- Alton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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