Alton Laughlin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alton Laughlin — English
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alton Laughlin 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 Laughlin: The surname Laughlin () is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ó Lochlainn meaning "descendant of Lochlann". Surname Bill Laughlin (1915–1993), American professional basketball player Billy Laughlin (1932–1948), American child actor Charles Laughlin (born 1938), American neuroanthropologist Craig Laughlin (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey player Don Laughlin (1931–2023), American casino entrepreneur Edward E. Laughlin (1887–1952), American lawyer and politician Harry H. 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: Laughlin

Irish

The surname Laughlin () is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ó Lochlainn meaning "descendant of Lochlann". Surname Bill Laughlin (1915–1993), American professional basketball player Billy Laughlin (1932–1948), American child actor Charles Laughlin (born 1938), American neuroanthropologist Craig Laughlin (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey player Don Laughlin (1931–2023), American casino entrepreneur Edward E. Laughlin (1887–1952), American lawyer and politician Harry H.

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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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Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Laughlin?
The surname Laughlin originates from Irish. The surname Laughlin () is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ó Lochlainn meaning "descendant of Lochlann". Surname Bill Laughlin (1915–1993), American professional basketball player Billy Laughlin (1932–1948), American child actor Charles Laughlin (born 1938), American neuroanthropologist Craig Laughlin (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey player Don Laughlin (1931–2023), American casino entrepreneur Edward E. Laughlin (1887–1952), American lawyer and politician Harry H.
What are the origins of the name Alton Laughlin?
The name Alton Laughlin combines two different traditions: the first name Alton has English roots, while the surname Laughlin originates from Irish.
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