Dalton
Male name · ↓ Falling
30,538
Total Births
1998
Peak Year
#515
Rank 2023
1881
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dalton
Dalton is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 30,538 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 52 births |
| 1890s | 117 births |
| 1900s | 230 births |
| 1910s | 507 births |
| 1920s | 705 births |
| 1930s | 642 births |
| 1940s | 519 births |
| 1950s | 410 births |
| 1960s | 323 births |
| 1970s | 156 births |
| 1980s | 579 births |
| 1990s | 13,990 births |
| 2000s | 9,737 births |
| 2010s | 2,020 births |
| 2020s | 551 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dalton?
Dalton has been given to 30,538 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1998 with 1,776 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #515.
Is Dalton a boy or girl name?
Dalton is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Dalton most popular?
Dalton was most popular in 1998, when 1,776 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dalton?
Dalton first appeared in US records in 1881.