Dolton
boy nameDolton entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2452 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2452
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3365 |
| 1920s | #3491 |
| 1930s | #2760 |
| 1940s | #2938 |
| 1950s | #3734 |
| 1960s | #4404 |
| 1990s | #4831 |
| 2000s | #7456 |
| 2010s | #9969 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Dolton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dolton alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dolton in 2025?
- Dolton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dolton most popular?
- Dolton peaked in 1936, reaching #2452 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dolton with classmates?
- Dolton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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