Alton Barrow

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alton Barrow — English
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alton Barrow is a name that combines English origins. The first name Alton is a masculine given name of English origin. Alton ( AWL-tən, UK also OL-tən) is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Alton Adams (1889–1987), first African-American bandmaster in the U.S. Navy Alton Alexis (born 1957), former National Football League wide receiver Alton Brown (born 1962), American cinematographer, author, actor, and television personality Alton Brown (1925–2016), former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Alton Byrd (born 1957), American basketball player Alton Coleman (1955–2002), African-American spree killer Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician Alton Hornsby Jr. The surname Barrow: Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist). Alton is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 50K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alton reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alton

English

Alton ( AWL-tən, UK also OL-tən) is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Alton Adams (1889–1987), first African-American bandmaster in the U.S. Navy Alton Alexis (born 1957), former National Football League wide receiver Alton Brown (born 1962), American cinematographer, author, actor, and television personality Alton Brown (1925–2016), former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Alton Byrd (born 1957), American basketball player Alton Coleman (1955–2002), African-American spree killer Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician Alton Hornsby Jr.

Surname: Barrow

Scottish

Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alton is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 11%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alton by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alton Barrow

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alton Barrow:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alton?
The first name Alton originates from English. Alton ( AWL-tən, UK also OL-tən) is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Alton Adams (1889–1987), first African-American bandmaster in the U.S. Navy Alton Alexis (born 1957), former National Football League wide receiver Alton Brown (born 1962), American cinematographer, author, actor, and television personality Alton Brown (1925–2016), former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Alton Byrd (born 1957), American basketball player Alton Coleman (1955–2002), African-American spree killer Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician Alton Hornsby Jr.
When was Alton most popular?
The name Alton reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barrow?
The surname Barrow originates from Scottish. Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist).
What are the origins of the name Alton Barrow?
The name Alton Barrow combines two different traditions: the first name Alton has English roots, while the surname Barrow originates from Scottish.
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