Alton Lines

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alton Lines — English
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alton Lines 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 Lines: Aaran Lines (born 1976), New Zealand association football player Aaron Lines (born 1977), Canadian country musician Andy Lines (born 1960), British Anglican bishop Edwin Stevens Lines (1845–1927), Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, New Jersey Mary Lines (1893–1978), British athlete Jonathan Lines, American politician Oliver Lines (born 1995), English snooker player Peter Lines (born 1969), English snooker player, father of Oliver Roland Walter Lines (1877–1916), architect Sue Lines (born 1953), Australian politician Stanley Lines, Bermudian Olympic sprinter Stewart Lines (born 1963), B. 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: Lines

English

Aaran Lines (born 1976), New Zealand association football player Aaron Lines (born 1977), Canadian country musician Andy Lines (born 1960), British Anglican bishop Edwin Stevens Lines (1845–1927), Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, New Jersey Mary Lines (1893–1978), British athlete Jonathan Lines, American politician Oliver Lines (born 1995), English snooker player Peter Lines (born 1969), English snooker player, father of Oliver Roland Walter Lines (1877–1916), architect Sue Lines (born 1953), Australian politician Stanley Lines, Bermudian Olympic sprinter Stewart Lines (born 1963), B.

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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 Lines:

4
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Lines?
The surname Lines originates from English. Aaran Lines (born 1976), New Zealand association football player Aaron Lines (born 1977), Canadian country musician Andy Lines (born 1960), British Anglican bishop Edwin Stevens Lines (1845–1927), Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, New Jersey Mary Lines (1893–1978), British athlete Jonathan Lines, American politician Oliver Lines (born 1995), English snooker player Peter Lines (born 1969), English snooker player, father of Oliver Roland Walter Lines (1877–1916), architect Sue Lines (born 1953), Australian politician Stanley Lines, Bermudian Olympic sprinter Stewart Lines (born 1963), B.
How common is the surname Lines?
The surname Lines is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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