Alston
Every Alston since 1894 — 2,600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alston
Alston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,617 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1894, 2,600 American babies have been named Alston. Its peak came in 2017, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 16 | #5,617 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,798 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #4,892 |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 | #3,154 |
| 2021 | — | — | 33 | #3,428 |
| 2020 | — | — | 39 | #2,982 |
| 2019 | 6 | #13,919 | 57 | #2,367 |
| 2018 | — | — | 52 | #2,473 |
| 2017 | — | — | 70 | #2,015 |
| 2016 | — | — | 60 | #2,230 |
| 2015 | — | — | 58 | #2,277 |
| 2014 | — | — | 66 | #2,098 |
| 2013 | — | — | 67 | #2,023 |
| 2012 | — | — | 68 | #2,037 |
| 2011 | — | — | 52 | #2,405 |
| 2010 | — | — | 44 | #2,733 |
| 2009 | — | — | 50 | #2,530 |
| 2008 | — | — | 57 | #2,293 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51 | #2,473 |
| 2006 | — | — | 50 | #2,451 |
| 2005 | — | — | 46 | #2,467 |
| 2004 | — | — | 44 | #2,492 |
| 2003 | — | — | 43 | #2,428 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46 | #2,251 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35 | #2,681 |
| 2000 | — | — | 47 | #2,138 |
| 1995 | — | — | 55 | #1,649 |
| 1990 | — | — | 38 | #1,969 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,712 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,624 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,816 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,242 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,084 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,206 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,324 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 11 | #2,181 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #2,959 |
| 1930 | — | — | 18 | #1,756 |
| 1925 | — | — | 19 | #1,810 |
| 1920 | — | — | 15 | #2,136 |
| 1915 | — | — | 15 | #1,880 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alston in 2025?
Alston ranked #5,617 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alston?
2,600 babies have been named Alston in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alston most popular?
Alston peaked in 2017, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Alston a boy or girl name?
Alston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alston rising or falling?
Alston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.