Dalton
d(a)-lton,
dal-ton
US Popularity:1033
Origin:British
Meaning:From the valley town; The settlement in the valley
As dapper as the British surname it's derived from, Dalton is a smart and trendy boy's name with equal parts cool and nerdy. Dalton comes from the Old English dæl, “valley,” and tūn, “settlement,” and was a surname borne by aristocratic families and landholders throughout England. A name steeped in British charm, Dalton has that bad boy appeal while still living up to the preppiness of New York academia. With a title that exudes intelligence and self-assuredness, baby Dalton will undoubtedly glide through life.
Famous People Named Dalton
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Dalton GrayActor
- Dalton JamesActor
- Dalton McGuintyPolitician
- Dalton RapattoniSinger
How Popular Is The Name Dalton?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dalton is currently #1265 on The Bump
Boy:Dalton is currently #697 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dalton is currently #1033 in U.S. births
Boy:Dalton is currently #513 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#513
in 2023
+ 4
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 376
Ancestry, Dalton Family History
Behind the Name, Dalton, November 2019
Name Doctor, Dalton
Surname DB, Last name: Dalton
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