Dalton
5 countries#448 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dalton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
86,142 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #448 · peaked in 1998 with 4,590 births
Most common in: Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Missouri, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,411 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 2019 with 94 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,330 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #719 · peaked in 2019 with 86 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
54 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 2023 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
27 births recorded 2015–2024 · peaked in 2017 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2010–2010 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dalton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #200 | — |
| 2007 | #212 | ↓12 |
| 2008 | #218 | ↓6 |
| 2009 | #239 | ↓21 |
| 2010 | #260 | ↓21 |
| 2011 | #276 | ↓16 |
| 2012 | #284 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #310 | ↓26 |
| 2014 | #312 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #328 | ↓16 |
| 2016 | #328 | — |
| 2017 | #371 | ↓43 |
| 2018 | #397 | ↓26 |
| 2019 | #444 | ↓47 |
| 2020 | #463 | ↓19 |
| 2021 | #519 | ↓56 |
| 2022 | #516 | ↑3 |
| 2023 | #513 | ↑3 |
| 2024 | #433 | ↑80 |
| 2025 | #448 | ↓15 |
Frequently asked questions about Dalton
Is Dalton a popular name?
Yes — Dalton currently ranks #448 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dalton more common for boys or girls?
Dalton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dalton most popular?
Dalton peaked in 1998 in United States, with 4,590 recorded births that year.
Is Dalton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dalton’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #866 in 1881 to #448 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dalton?
At least 87,556 babies have been recorded with the name Dalton across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dalton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dalton appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Dalton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dalton include Uriel, Prince, Bo, Yusuf.
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