US Popularity:3536
Origin:British
Meaning:Old town; Old farmstead; Town at the source of the river
If you want baby's name to nod to your roots, then Alton could be just the ticket. This British name means "old town," “old farmstead,” or “town at the source of a river” and is related to the names Dalton, Altown, and Daltone. Its vintage sound is perfect if you love diving into your family's history and want baby to take an interest in it, too. There are towns named Alton all over England and a waterpark called Alton Towers that baby will probably be delighted to visit when they’re older.

How Popular Is The Name Alton?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Alton is currently #4026 on The Bump
Boy:Alton is currently #2252 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Alton is currently #3536 in U.S. births
Boy:Alton is currently #1673 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1673
in 2023
+ 177
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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