Dalton is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #519 in 2021 with 565 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 4,563 births ranking #88. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 85.8%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 3,094 boys born was named Dalton. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.