Dalton is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #448 in 2025 with 699 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 4,563 births ranking #88. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,444 boys born was named Dalton. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.