Dalton is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4409 in 1997 with 24 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 32 births ranking #4308. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 26.3%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 72,527 girls born was named Dalton. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Dalton is an English place-name and surname name usually meaning "settlement in the valley". It feels sturdy and familiar, with the polished shape of a reliable modern surname name.
The name became popular in the United States through the wider trend for surname-style boys' names. Its appeal comes from sounding traditional without feeling too formal.