Dalton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the valley town, grounded and kind.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #467
- Peak
- #86 in 1994
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dalton Means
Dalton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the valley town, grounded and kind.
How Popular Dalton Is
Dalton currently ranks #467 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #86 in 1994. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Dalton
- Dalton broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #86 in 1994.
- Dalton has been a top 100 name across 173+ years of American history.
- Dalton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Dalton
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dalton
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Questions About Dalton
What does Dalton mean?
Dalton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the valley town, grounded and kind.
How popular is Dalton?
Dalton currently ranks #467 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #86 in 1994. It has held steady.
Where does Dalton come from?
Dalton comes from English roots. Dalton broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #86 in 1994.
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