Boy · #6,812 in 2026

Delton

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

Current Rank

#6,812

Peak Rank

#668 (1933)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-33%

1908

First Year

2026

Last Year

1933

Peak Year

#668

Peak Rank

Total Count

119

Years Active

The Story of Delton

Delton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1908, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1933, when 77 Deltons were born — ranking #668 that year. As of 2026, Delton ranks #6,812 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-33%). In total, more than 5K Deltons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Delton

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delton

What does the name Delton mean?

Delton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Delton in 2026?

In 2026, Delton ranks #6,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Delton most popular?

Delton reached its peak popularity in 1933, ranking #668 that year with 77 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Delton most popular?

Delton has historically been most popular in North Dakota, Nebraska, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Delton.

Is Delton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Delton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delton include Theadore, Ruth, Landry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delton

Delton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Delton's peak popularity came in 1933 when it ranked #668. Use the chart and map above to compare Delton'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.