Alton Pegues

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alton Pegues — English
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alton Pegues 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 Pegues: Derek Pegues (born 1986), American football player Jeff Pegues (born 1974), American news correspondent JJ Pegues (born 2001), American football player Juliana Pegues, American writer, performer and community activist Lou Courtney, American soul singer and songwriter born Louis Pegues (born 1943) Mike Pegues (born 1978), American college basketball coach and former player Steve Pegues (born 1968), American former Major League Baseball player 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: Pegues

English

Derek Pegues (born 1986), American football player Jeff Pegues (born 1974), American news correspondent JJ Pegues (born 2001), American football player Juliana Pegues, American writer, performer and community activist Lou Courtney, American soul singer and songwriter born Louis Pegues (born 1943) Mike Pegues (born 1978), American college basketball coach and former player Steve Pegues (born 1968), American former Major League Baseball player

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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 Pegues

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 Pegues:

9
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Pegues?
The surname Pegues originates from English. Derek Pegues (born 1986), American football player Jeff Pegues (born 1974), American news correspondent JJ Pegues (born 2001), American football player Juliana Pegues, American writer, performer and community activist Lou Courtney, American soul singer and songwriter born Louis Pegues (born 1943) Mike Pegues (born 1978), American college basketball coach and former player Steve Pegues (born 1968), American former Major League Baseball player
How common is the surname Pegues?
The surname Pegues is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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