Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Dahlton

Name: Popularity of the name Dahlton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dahlton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#4,668 (1997)

Total Babies

115

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2013

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#4668

Peak Rank

115

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dahlton

Dahlton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 13 Dahltons were born — ranking #4,668 that year. As of 2026, Dahlton ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 115 Dahltons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dahlton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dahlton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dalton
Daulton
Dolton
Delton
Doulton
Dialtone
Dahlen
Tilton
Talton
Dallen
Daltons
Dahlin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dahlton

What does the name Dahlton mean?

Dahlton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dahlton in 2026?

In 2026, Dahlton ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dahlton most popular?

Dahlton reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #4,668 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Dahlton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dahlton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dahlton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dahlton include Taro, Eliasar, Jaray. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dahlton

Dahlton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 115 births in the dataset. Dahlton's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #4,668. Use the chart and map above to compare Dahlton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.