Dalton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Settlement in the valley
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #448 in 2025 with 699 babies born.
History: Dalton is an English place name and surname derived from 'dal' (valley) and 'tun' (settlement). It is associated with chemist John Dalton, who developed modern atomic theory. As a given name it has grown in the American South and West.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Dalton? About 1 in 4,721 babies born in 2025 were named Dalton, or roughly 1.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dalton
What does the name Dalton mean?
Dalton means “Settlement in the valley” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Dalton?
Dalton has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Settlement in the valley”.
How popular is Dalton?
Dalton ranked #448 in 2025 — given to 699 babies that year.
When was Dalton most popular?
Dalton peaked in 1998 with 4,563 babies registered that year.
Is Dalton a boy or girl name?
Dalton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Daltons in registered births are male.
Is the name Dalton rising or falling in popularity?
Dalton has risen 10848 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11296 in 2020 to #448 in 2025.
How long has Dalton been recorded?
Dalton appears in birth records across 137 years — from 1881 through 2025.