Alston
Alston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ella's settlement or old town.
Origin and history
Alston originated as an English surname derived from various place names meaning 'Ella's settlement' or 'old town.' While traditionally a surname, it has seen steady, low-frequency usage as a masculine given name in the United States over the decades. It offers a classic, aristocratic sound similar to Alton or Austin.
Popularity in the United States
2,578 babies in the United States have been named Alston since 1880. It ranks #2554 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- NC (29.5 %)
- CA (29.3 %)
- NY (24.4 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
- SC (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 108 |
| 1920-1930 | 155 |
| 1930-1940 | 113 |
| 1940-1950 | 92 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 77 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 152 |
| 1990-2000 | 471 |
| 2000-2010 | 469 |
| 2010-2019 | 594 |
| 2020-2029 | 175 |
Famous people named Alston
- Alston Scott Householder: Mathematician, Computer Scientist
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted families from places named Alston in Lancashire, Cumberland, or Devon, England.
- Alston belongs to the long-standing English tradition of adopting geographical family surnames as first names.