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Dalton

Recorded 1881–2025 · United States

Dalton was most popular in 1998, when 4,590 American babies were given the name — ranking #156 that year. In 2025 it ranked #896, with 705 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 86,142 people named Dalton.

Most popular in1998
Rank that year#156
Births that year4,590
Total since 188086,142

Dalton over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Dalton’s peak in 1998. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org