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Why parents love Dalton- John Dalton founded atomic theory — modern chemistry.
- Road House's Dalton is cinema's most iconic bouncer.
- Timothy Dalton WAS James Bond.
- Two syllables with a strong, English sound: DAHL-ton.
- The meaning valley town is naturally grounded.
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The vibe of Dalton
valley townOld EnglishdaeltunJohn Daltonatomic theoryRoad HouseTimothy DaltonBond
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Origin & history of Dalton
Old English dael (valley) + tun (settlement)
→ Dalton
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English roots
Dalton means valley town. John Dalton founded atomic theory. Road House's Dalton is iconic. Timothy Dalton was Bond.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Old English; John Dalton (1766–1844).
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Today
Dalton remains a beloved choice, ranking #431 in the US. 85,429 babies have been named Dalton since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Dalton?
1998
peak year
Dalton entered U.S. records in 1881, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1998, 4,563 babies were named Dalton (ranked #88 nationally). Today it sits around #431, with roughly 760 babies named Dalton each year. Dalton has been declining in recent years. In total, around 85,429 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
4,563
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #88)
(ranked #88)
760
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
7,600
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
85,429
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Dalton3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
Dalton's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — atomic-theory seeking. People named Dalton tend to be strong, grounded, and gifted at being atomic theory AND James Bond AND the coolest bouncer.
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Atomic theory AND Bond AND bouncer✦
John-Dalton-chemistry◈
Road-House◎
Timothy-Bond♡
Valley-groundedD4
A1
L3
T2
O6
N5
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
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Personality of Dalton✨
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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