Alton Garrett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alton Garrett — English
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alton Garrett 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 Garrett: Abraham Ellison Garrett (1830–1907), American politician Ada Sawyer Garrett (1856–1938), American socialite Adrian Garrett (1943–2021), American baseball player and coach Agnes Garrett (1845–1935), English suffragist and interior designer Akala Garrett (born 2005), American track and field athlete Alexander Charles Garrett (1832—1924), American Episcopal bishop Allison Garrett (born 1964), American attorney, inventor and educator Almeida Garrett (1799–1854), Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist, and politician Alvin Garrett (born 1956), American football player Alvin Garrett (singer) (born c.. 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: Garrett

Portuguese

Abraham Ellison Garrett (1830–1907), American politician Ada Sawyer Garrett (1856–1938), American socialite Adrian Garrett (1943–2021), American baseball player and coach Agnes Garrett (1845–1935), English suffragist and interior designer Akala Garrett (born 2005), American track and field athlete Alexander Charles Garrett (1832—1924), American Episcopal bishop Allison Garrett (born 1964), American attorney, inventor and educator Almeida Garrett (1799–1854), Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist, and politician Alvin Garrett (born 1956), American football player Alvin Garrett (singer) (born c..

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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 Garrett

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 Garrett:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Garrett?
The surname Garrett originates from Portuguese. Abraham Ellison Garrett (1830–1907), American politician Ada Sawyer Garrett (1856–1938), American socialite Adrian Garrett (1943–2021), American baseball player and coach Agnes Garrett (1845–1935), English suffragist and interior designer Akala Garrett (born 2005), American track and field athlete Alexander Charles Garrett (1832—1924), American Episcopal bishop Allison Garrett (born 1964), American attorney, inventor and educator Almeida Garrett (1799–1854), Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist, and politician Alvin Garrett (born 1956), American football player Alvin Garrett (singer) (born c..
What are the origins of the name Alton Garrett?
The name Alton Garrett combines two different traditions: the first name Alton has English roots, while the surname Garrett originates from Portuguese.
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