What does the name Dalton mean?

The name Dalton means "Valley town".

What is the origin of the name Dalton?

Dalton is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 729 babies were named Dalton in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Dalton is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 729 ↘

All-Time Total: 84,806

Peak Year: 1998

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

Boy names closely related to Dalton

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Girl names closely related to Dalton

Kinsley Sadie Addison Nova Mallory Harper Lilly Rylee

Births per year in the United States

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