Dallton
A masculine name derived from an English surname indicating "from the valley town".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dallton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dallton today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dallton births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dallton. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dallton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,920
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Dallton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dallton by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dallton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dallton
The name Dallton is believed to have originated from the Old English language, derived from the words "deall" meaning "valley" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived in a valley town or a settlement located in a valley.
In the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century, names often reflected the geographical features of the area where a person was born or lived. The combination of "deall" and "tun" in Dallton likely emerged during this time as a way to identify individuals based on their place of residence.
While there are no definitive records of the name Dallton appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Old English roots hint at its use among the Anglo-Saxon population of what is now England during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Dallton was Sir Dallton de Wynthorpe, a knight who lived in the 13th century and was recorded in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like survey conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I.
Another notable figure was Dallton Fawcett, an English philosopher and writer who lived from 1592 to 1657. He is known for his work "The Compleat Gentleman," which explored the qualities and virtues expected of a gentleman in 17th century English society.
In the 18th century, Dallton Browne (1714-1782) was a British politician and Member of Parliament for the constituency of Bridgnorth. He played a role in the political debates and decisions of his time.
Moving to the 19th century, Dallton Wilcox (1819-1891) was an American entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Company, which became a prominent manufacturer of sewing machines during the Industrial Revolution.
More recently, Dallton Mays (1901-1988) was a British artist and illustrator known for his work in children's literature, particularly his illustrations for the popular "Winnie-the-Pooh" books by A.A. Milne.
While the name Dallton has maintained its presence over the centuries, it has remained relatively uncommon, particularly in more modern times. However, its Old English roots and historical associations make it a name with a rich linguistic and cultural heritage.
People
Dallton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dallton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dallton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dallton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dallton going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dallton a common name?
We classify Dallton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dallton most popular?
The single biggest year for Dallton was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dallton is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dallton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dallton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dallton in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dallton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dallton in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dallton can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Dallton as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.