Dalton is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5272 in 1999 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 32 births ranking #4308. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 88,689 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.