Alton Field

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alton Field — English
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alton Field 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 Field: Amod Field (born 1967), American football player Andy Field (academic) (born 1973), professor of psychology at the University of Sussex Andy Field (blogger) (born 1983), British theatremaker, blogger, curator and academic Anthony Field (born 1963), Australian musician Ashley Field (born 1989), American basketball player Bradda Field (1893–1957), Canadian–British novelist Cyrus West Field (1819–1892), American businessman and financier, responsible for the first Transatlantic Cable Dick Field, Canadian politician Edwin Field (1872–1947), English rugby and cricket player Edwin Wilkins Field (180. 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: Field

English

Amod Field (born 1967), American football player Andy Field (academic) (born 1973), professor of psychology at the University of Sussex Andy Field (blogger) (born 1983), British theatremaker, blogger, curator and academic Anthony Field (born 1963), Australian musician Ashley Field (born 1989), American basketball player Bradda Field (1893–1957), Canadian–British novelist Cyrus West Field (1819–1892), American businessman and financier, responsible for the first Transatlantic Cable Dick Field, Canadian politician Edwin Field (1872–1947), English rugby and cricket player Edwin Wilkins Field (180.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Alton Field

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 Field:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

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

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 Field?
The surname Field originates from English. Amod Field (born 1967), American football player Andy Field (academic) (born 1973), professor of psychology at the University of Sussex Andy Field (blogger) (born 1983), British theatremaker, blogger, curator and academic Anthony Field (born 1963), Australian musician Ashley Field (born 1989), American basketball player Bradda Field (1893–1957), Canadian–British novelist Cyrus West Field (1819–1892), American businessman and financier, responsible for the first Transatlantic Cable Dick Field, Canadian politician Edwin Field (1872–1947), English rugby and cricket player Edwin Wilkins Field (180.
How common is the surname Field?
The surname Field is shared by approximately 25K people worldwide.
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