Alston is a unique, unisex given name of English origin. It is derived from an Old English personal name, Ælfstone, which consists of two elements: 'ælf' meaning 'elf,' and 'stone.' The name has been used in England since the Middle Ages but remains relatively uncommon today.
The name Alston experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years with a total of 2532 births recorded between 1894 and 2023. The highest number of births was observed in 1994 and 1995, with both years seeing 55 births each. Conversely, the lowest number of births occurred in 1894 and 2023, with only 7 births recorded in each year.