FIRST NAME
Alton
Alton is the 700th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 20,478 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 104 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #700 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
82,074
living · #361
2020 CENSUS
20,478
living · #700
BABIES NAMED ALTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025106
As a male name, Alton peaked in 1937, when 836 babies were named Alton (the #173 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #34,646 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
104
living · #34,646
BABIES NAMED ALTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1904–1989
19895
As a female name, Alton peaked in 1920, when 16 babies were named Alton (the #2266 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)