Dalton

At a Glance: Name: Dalton – Meaning: valley settlement – Origin: English (place name/surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DAWL-tun

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Dalton is an English name, originally used as a place name and surname, and it means valley settlement. It's pronounced DAWL-tun, and it carries a bold, modern feel for a boy's name. If you're drawn to names with roots in the English countryside, this one fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Dalton

Meaning: Valley settlement.

Origin: English (place name/surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Dalton

Phonetic: DAWL-tun   IPA: /ˈdɔːltən/

Popularity of Dalton

Dalton hit its highest popularity in 1994, ranking #85 with 4,245 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #432, with 729 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Dalton mean?

Valley settlement. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dalton)

How do you pronounce Dalton?

Dalton is pronounced DAWL-tun (IPA: /ˈdɔːltən/).

Is Dalton a popular name right now?

Dalton peaked at #85 in 1994 and is ranked #432 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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