Alston

Alston is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 29 boys in the United States.

Alston at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alston

Alston belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alston first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #860 in 1894, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 2,562 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alston in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#860 in 1894
Peak year
2017
Babies named Alston in 2024
29
Total since 1880
2,562

Alston in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#4632 in 2014
Babies named Alston in 2014
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alston mean?

The meaning of Alston is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alston a boy or girl name?

Alston is a boy name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alston?

Alston comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alston?

Alston first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #860 in 1894, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].