Dalton
How to say it: DAWL-tun · /ˈdɔltən/
From an English place name meaning 'settlement in the valley', from 'dael' (valley) + 'tun' (settlement).
Dalton was the 444th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 699 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #464 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #444 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 699 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,742 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #464 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dalton reached its height in the 1990s and has thinned since. Now far below that peak, it appears headed for further softening.
What goes with it
Sharp and grounded with crisp consonants, it sounds firm. Weston fits well as a brother.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dalton is about 1 in 198.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Dalton
- Dalton Trumbo (1905–1976)American screenwriter
- Dalton Tagelagi (born 1968)New Zealand politician, Premier of Niue
- Dalton Vigh (born 1964)Brazilian actor
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