Delton
Delton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town or settlement in a valley (dale).
Origin and history
Delton is an English habitational name derived from Old English elements meaning a settlement in a valley or dale. It has been used continuously as a male given name in the United States since at least the late 19th century. While never a top-tier popular name, it remains a rare and distinctive traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,751 babies in the United States have been named Delton since 1880. It ranks #1787 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1822.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48.4 %)
- NC (18.5 %)
- LA (12.9 %)
- AR (4.8 %)
- CA (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 224 |
| 1920-1930 | 580 |
| 1930-1940 | 651 |
| 1940-1950 | 608 |
| 1950-1960 | 603 |
| 1960-1970 | 500 |
| 1970-1980 | 408 |
| 1980-1990 | 279 |
| 1990-2000 | 310 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 219 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Famous people named Delton
- Delton Hall: American football player
Nicknames
Del
Fun facts
- Like many masculine names ending in '-ton', Delton originally developed as a locational surname referring to people living near a dale.
- Delton has maintained a quiet presence in U.S. birth records since 1880, usually appearing as a niche alternative to Dalton.