Dalton

Boy's name

Dalton is an English surname turned given name. It originates from Old English words meaning "valley town."

Meaning Valley town
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 729 Falling
Peak year 1998

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dalton Trumbo - Screenwriter, "Roman Holiday" and "Spartacus."
  • Dalton Castle - Professional wrestler, Ring of Honor champion.
  • Dalton McGuinty - Former Premier of Ontario, Canada.
  • Dalton Gomez - Real estate agent, married Ariana Grande.
  • Dalton Hilliard - NFL running back for New Orleans Saints.
  • Dalton Pompey - MLB outfielder for Toronto Blue Jays.
  • Dalton Grant - British high jumper, Olympian.
  • Dalton Ross - Entertainment journalist, writer for Entertainment Weekly.
  • Dalton Smith - British boxer, Commonwealth Games gold medalist.
  • Dalton Rapattoni - Singer, American Idol finalist.

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