Dalton
d(a)-lton,
dal-ton
US Popularity:1062
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
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- Dalton GrayActor
- Dalton JamesActor
- Dalton McGuintyPolitician
- Dalton RapattoniSinger
Dalton Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dalton is currently #1202 on The Bump
Boy:Dalton is currently #324 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dalton is currently #1062 in U.S. births
Boy:Dalton is currently #364 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1062
in 2022
- 11
from 2021
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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