Dalton
Dalton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley town or settlement in the dale.
Origin and history
Dalton originates as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'valley town'. It gained popular usage as a masculine given name in the United States throughout the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized classic habitational name.
Popularity in the United States
85,710 babies in the United States have been named Dalton since 1880. It ranks #346 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #477.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
- MO (4.6 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 25 |
| 1890-1900 | 63 |
| 1900-1910 | 109 |
| 1910-1920 | 778 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,469 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,421 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,252 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,015 |
| 1960-1970 | 831 |
| 1970-1980 | 691 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,573 |
| 1990-2000 | 35,981 |
| 2000-2010 | 26,178 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,533 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,791 |
Famous people named Dalton
- Dalton Trumbo: Screenwriter, Novelist
- Dalton McGuinty: Politician, Premier
- Dalton Knecht: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Dalt
Fun facts
- Dalton was originally derived from Old English words 'dæl' (dale or valley) and 'tūn' (town or enclosure).
- The name experienced a notable rise in the United States during the 1990s, reaching into the top 100 boys' names.