Dalton
Dalton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɒltən/ · /ˈdɔːltən/
Meaning and origin of Dalton
Root meaning: “valley”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English dæl (“valley”) + tun (“settlement”). Equivalent to dale + town.
How popular is Dalton?
Since 1880, 432 girls and 85,710 boys in the U.S. have been named Dalton (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3798 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #85 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #448 for boys, with 705 babies given the name.
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Dalton FAQ
What does the name Dalton mean?
Dalton traces back to a root meaning "valley". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English dæl (“valley”) + tun (“settlement”). Equivalent to dale + town.
What is the origin of the name Dalton?
Dalton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Dalton?
Since 1880, 432 girls and 85,710 boys in the U.S. have been named Dalton (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3798 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #85 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #448 for boys, with 705 babies given the name.
Is Dalton a boy or girl name?
Dalton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 432 girls and 85,710 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.