Dalton

Gender Usage of the Name Dalton

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Dalton is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Dalton

• Worldwide

  #613 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #428 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #570 Boy’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #786 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Dalton is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Dalton ranked #613 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #519 in 2024 — a drop of 94 places. Dalton maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.

Historically, its best recorded position was #178, achieved in 1995, 1997 and 1998. Its lowest recorded position was #1,893 in 1978. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 307 places (from #920 to #613).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Dalton

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names

Length

6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names

Starts with

D — Boy Names Starting with D

Ends with

n — Boy Names Ending in “n”

Name AestheticMethodology

Dalton relies on a two-syllabletrochaic stress pattern which offers a sharp, clean phonetic delivery. Associated with figures like Timothy Dalton, it holds a Sleek & Modern presence often found in contemporary professional environments.

Middle Names For Dalton

Middle names used with DaltonMethodology

Dalton is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Dalton James · Dalton Ray · Dalton Wayne · Dalton Michael · Dalton ThomasView all 326 boy middle names.

• Total 575 middle names used with Dalton
• 66 girl middle names used with Dalton
• 178 unisex middle names used with Dalton

Middle name suggestions for DaltonMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Dalton is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Dalton Malik · Dalton Micah · Dalton Monte · Dalton Myron · Dalton Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Dalton

Sound Like Dalton Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Delton · Daulton · Dolton · View all 11 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: David · Daniel · Donald · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Dalton Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Dalton”

Dictionary Meaning of "Dalton"Methodology

• A habitational surname from Old English

• A habitational surname from Old English.

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  • John Dalton, English chemist.

• A male given name transferred from the surname

  Examples

  • In 2015, Katie and Dalton Prager became known around the world as “the real ‘Fault in Our Stars’ couple” after CNN wrote about their love story.

• Any of several places in the north of England and in Scotland

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  • A hamlet in Burton-in-Kendal parish, Cumbria, England (OS grid ref SD5476).
  • A hamlet and civil parish in West Lancashire district, Lancashire, England, north of Skelmersdale (OS grid ref SD4908).
  • A hamlet in Hexhamshire parish, south of Hexham, Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NY9158).
  • A hamlet in Stamfordham parish, west of Ponteland, Northumberland (OS grid ref NZ1172)
  • A village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, previously in Hambleton district (OS grid ref SE4376).
  • A village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, previously in Richmondshire district (OS grid ref NZ1108).
  • A village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SK4594).
  • An eastern suburb of Huddersfield, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE1617).
  • A hamlet in Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NY1174).
  • A hamlet near Flemington, South Lanarkshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS6658).

• A number of places in the United States

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  • A city, the county seat of Whitfield County, Georgia.
  • A township and unincorporated community therein, in Wayne County, Indiana.
  • An unincorporated community in Sumner County, Kansas.
  • A town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
  • A township in Muskegon County, Michigan.
  • A minor city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
  • A small village in Chariton County, Missouri.
  • A village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
  • A town in Coos County, New Hampshire.
  • A hamlet and census-designated place in Nunda and Portage, Livingston County, New York.
  • An unincorporated community in Stokes County, North Carolina.
  • A village in Wayne County, Ohio.
  • A borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
  • A census-designated place in Kingston, Green Lake County, Wisconsin.

• An abandoned village in Unorganized North Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; some buildings are used as summer cottages

• A township within Kawartha Lakes, Ontario

• A village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

• A small town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia

• A settlement (moshav) in northern Israel

• Ellipsis of Dalton Highway

Alternative Forms

Doulton.

More Info

How to Spell Dalton in ASL

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