Alton
a-lton,
al-ton
US Popularity:3992
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.
Alton Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Alton is currently #3679 on The Bump
Boy:Alton is currently #1203 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Alton is currently #3992 in U.S. births
Boy:Alton is currently #1215 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3992
in 2022
- 1170
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Alton, December 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Alton
Name Doctor, Alton
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 333
House of Names, Alton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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