Dalton
boy name#448 in 2025Dalton entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #85 in 1994, ranks #448 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#448
rank today
#85
peak (1994)
699
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #823 |
| 1890s | #834 |
| 1900s | #741 |
| 1910s | #580 |
| 1920s | #504 |
| 1930s | #480 |
| 1940s | #565 |
| 1950s | #721 |
| 1960s | #834 |
| 1970s | #1029 |
| 1980s | #789 |
| 1990s | #109 |
| 2000s | #167 |
| 2010s | #331 |
| 2020s | #482 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dalton has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 79,500 people named Dalton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dalton alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dalton in 2025?
- Dalton ranks #448 among US boy names in 2025, with 699 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dalton most popular?
- Dalton peaked in 1994, reaching #85 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dalton with classmates?
- Dalton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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