Alton
boy name#1602 in 2025Alton entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #78 in 1904, ranks #1602 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1602
rank today
#78
peak (1904)
106
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #421 |
| 1890s | #351 |
| 1900s | #215 |
| 1910s | #196 |
| 1920s | #193 |
| 1930s | #185 |
| 1940s | #234 |
| 1950s | #295 |
| 1960s | #374 |
| 1970s | #482 |
| 1980s | #599 |
| 1990s | #848 |
| 2000s | #1111 |
| 2010s | #1266 |
| 2020s | #1625 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alton has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 22,000 people named Alton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alton alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 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 ranks #1602 among US boy names in 2025, with 106 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alton most popular?
- Alton peaked in 1904, reaching #78 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alton with classmates?
- Alton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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