Total births
115
Boys' name · since 1992
Dahlton
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 115 babies named Dahlton, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 115
- total births
- 1992–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Dahlton sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 115 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Dahlton recorded 115 times among boys since 1992, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2013.
- 115 total births
- 1992–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
115 boys have been named Dahlton since 1992, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 115
- total births
- 1992–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Dahlton was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
13 babies were named Dahlton in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Dahlton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dahlton's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dahlton at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Dahlton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2013
- Peak year (1997)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Dahlton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dahlton's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Dahlton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
69 births
- 2000s
2000s
41 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 69 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dahlton? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 115 babies named Dahlton. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 13 births.
When was Dahlton most popular? ▼
Dahlton was most popular in the 1990s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Dahlton been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dahlton since 1992 -- 22 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Dahlton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dahmir, Dahir, Dahl, Dahani, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dahlton's data
- Dahlton's decade-level peak was the 1990s (69 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dahlton
Nearby Names Like Dahlton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dahlton
Dahmir Boy
#6345 247 births
Dahir Boy
#11648 176 births
Dahl Boy
147 births
Dahani Boy
30 births
Dahntay Boy
29 births
Compare Dahlton side by side: Dahlton vs Dahmir Dahlton vs Dahir Dahlton vs Dahl
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dahlton: Baby Name Since 1992 - 115 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dahlton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dahlton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.