Dalton name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 14th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: d(a)-lton
Meaning: The Settlement in the Valley and Place Name
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What does Dalton mean?

Dalton's meaning is Valley Settlement or Place Name is predominantly used in English and a unisex name is originated from Old English.

How do I pronounce Dalton?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Dalton is d(a)-lton. The other ways to say the name is dal-ton.

Variants of Dalton

Dahlton, Dal, Dall

Names that rhyme with Dalton

How popular is the name Dalton?

Dalton was a popular name in United States. Over 81564 babies have been given the given name in 163 years. When at its peak in 1994, the moniker grabbed the 85th spot and 4563 baby boys were given the name.

However after 163 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 8 times Dalton is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 386 on boy names chart when 74 babies were given the name Dalton. Over 1128 babies in England and Wales have been named Dalton.

Dalton is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. Dalton is a rare baby name in France where it may not be used now. But Dalton is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

As per our evaluation, over 80000 babies have been bestowed Dalton around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018397792155895
2017371886
20163311038127827
20153281046
20143121110130357
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Dalton in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands6900
Finland294200
Sweden423103
Norway423103
Denmark10000

Numerological aspects of Dalton

You test your limits not to amaze others and prove you are courageous but to satisfy the adrenaline hunger inside your heart. When it comes to relationships, you hate monogamy and easily fall in and out of love. Liberating from your self-imposed restrictions will affect your life in a positive rather than negative way as you assume. You think a lot and it makes you sick sometimes. People hate your inconsistency and need for adrenaline every time things get too good to be true.

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Middle names for Dalton

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Sibling Names for Dalton

Looking for the perfect name that complements your baby boy's name "Dalton"? We've got you covered! Here are some sibling name ideas that will sound great with Dalton and create a harmonious yet unique combination for your family.

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Famous people named Dalton

  • Dalton Camp, Canadian journalist, politician
  • Dalton Conley, American sociologist
  • Dalton Grant, British high jumper
  • Dalton Baldwin, American collaborative pianist
  • Dalton Gooding, Western Australian businessman
  • Dalton Trumbo, American screenwriter and novelist
  • Dalton McGuinty, Dalton James Patrick McGuinty, Jr
  • Dalton McCarthy, Canadian lawyer and parliamentarian
  • Dalton McGuinty Sr., Dalton James Patrick McGuinty Sr
  • Dalton Conyngham, South African cricketer
  • Dalton Hilliard, former professional American football running back for the New Orleans Saints
  • Dalton James, American actor
  • Dalton Jones, former Major League Baseball player
  • Dalton Alan Munaretto, Brazilian goalkeeper who plays for RĂ­ver
  • Dalton Mugridge in movie Little Ghost Grabbers as Actor

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