Alton Wolverton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alton Wolverton — English
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alton Wolverton 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 Wolverton: Andrew Wolverton, American soccer player Charles A. Wolverton, U.S. congressman Charles E. Wolverton, Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Dave Wolverton (1957–2022), author Harry Wolverton, baseball player John M. Wolverton, American politician Karin Wolverton, American operatic soprano Monte Wolverton, American editorial cartoonist Robert Lee Wolverton, US Army colonel Sharnael Wolverton, American author, minister, and television host Simon Peter Wolverton, American politician Troy Wolverton, American journalist Baron Wolverton, a British noble title held by the Glyn family 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: Wolverton

English

Andrew Wolverton, American soccer player Charles A. Wolverton, U.S. congressman Charles E. Wolverton, Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Dave Wolverton (1957–2022), author Harry Wolverton, baseball player John M. Wolverton, American politician Karin Wolverton, American operatic soprano Monte Wolverton, American editorial cartoonist Robert Lee Wolverton, US Army colonel Sharnael Wolverton, American author, minister, and television host Simon Peter Wolverton, American politician Troy Wolverton, American journalist Baron Wolverton, a British noble title held by the Glyn family

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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 Wolverton

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 Wolverton:

8
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Personality Number

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

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 Wolverton?
The surname Wolverton originates from English. Andrew Wolverton, American soccer player Charles A. Wolverton, U.S. congressman Charles E. Wolverton, Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Dave Wolverton (1957–2022), author Harry Wolverton, baseball player John M. Wolverton, American politician Karin Wolverton, American operatic soprano Monte Wolverton, American editorial cartoonist Robert Lee Wolverton, US Army colonel Sharnael Wolverton, American author, minister, and television host Simon Peter Wolverton, American politician Troy Wolverton, American journalist Baron Wolverton, a British noble title held by the Glyn family
How common is the surname Wolverton?
The surname Wolverton is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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