Alton Simonsen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alton Simonsen — English
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alton Simonsen 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 Simonsen: Allan Simonsen (born 1952), Danish football player Allan Simonsen (racing driver) (1978–2013), Danish racing driver Bengt Simonsen (racewalker) (born 1958), Swedish racewalker Fanny Simonsen (c. 1835–1896), French-born soprano in Australia Iluska Pereira da Cunha Simonsen (1941–2017), Brazilian chess master Jan Simonsen (1953–2019), Norwegian politician John Ditlev-Simonsen (1898–1967), Norwegian sailor Karen Simonsen, Canadian judge Kirsten Simonsen (born 1946), Danish geographer and sociologist Lasse Simonsen (born 1953), Norwegian law professor Marie Simonsen (born 1962), Norwegian journali. 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: Simonsen

Scandinavian

Allan Simonsen (born 1952), Danish football player Allan Simonsen (racing driver) (1978–2013), Danish racing driver Bengt Simonsen (racewalker) (born 1958), Swedish racewalker Fanny Simonsen (c. 1835–1896), French-born soprano in Australia Iluska Pereira da Cunha Simonsen (1941–2017), Brazilian chess master Jan Simonsen (1953–2019), Norwegian politician John Ditlev-Simonsen (1898–1967), Norwegian sailor Karen Simonsen, Canadian judge Kirsten Simonsen (born 1946), Danish geographer and sociologist Lasse Simonsen (born 1953), Norwegian law professor Marie Simonsen (born 1962), Norwegian journali.

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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 Simonsen

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 Simonsen:

8
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Simonsen?
The surname Simonsen originates from Scandinavian. Allan Simonsen (born 1952), Danish football player Allan Simonsen (racing driver) (1978–2013), Danish racing driver Bengt Simonsen (racewalker) (born 1958), Swedish racewalker Fanny Simonsen (c. 1835–1896), French-born soprano in Australia Iluska Pereira da Cunha Simonsen (1941–2017), Brazilian chess master Jan Simonsen (1953–2019), Norwegian politician John Ditlev-Simonsen (1898–1967), Norwegian sailor Karen Simonsen, Canadian judge Kirsten Simonsen (born 1946), Danish geographer and sociologist Lasse Simonsen (born 1953), Norwegian law professor Marie Simonsen (born 1962), Norwegian journali.
What are the origins of the name Alton Simonsen?
The name Alton Simonsen combines two different traditions: the first name Alton has English roots, while the surname Simonsen originates from Scandinavian.
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