Dalton

Meaning of Dalton

The name Dalton means 'from the valley town' or 'settlement in the dale.' It comes from an old English surname referring to someone from a specific place.

Dalton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dalton

Dalton has cooled off, slipping to #448 in 2025, down from a peak of #91 in 2000.

Notable people named Dalton

• Dalton Trumbo
  Screenwriter, novelist, and director
• John Dalton
  Chemist and physicist (atomic theory)
• Dalton Rapattoni
  Singer, American Idol contestant
• Dalton Pompey
  Professional baseball player
• Dalton Schultz
  Professional American football player

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Questions about the name Dalton

What does the name Dalton mean?

Dalton means the name dalton means 'from the valley town' or 'settlement in the dale.' it comes from an old english surname referring to someone from a specific place, and it comes from English origins.

Is Dalton a boy's or a girl's name?

Dalton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dalton?

In 2025, Dalton ranked #448 for boys, down from #432 the year before.

When was Dalton most popular?

Dalton peaked at #91 in 2000.