Total births
1,554
Boys' name · since 1916
Daulton
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 1,554 babies named Daulton, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9993
- among boys today
- 1,554
- born since 1916
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Daulton is the #9993 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,554 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daulton has been recorded 1,554 times among boys since 1916, currently ranked #9993 nationally and more common than 30% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2024.
- #9993 among boys today
- 1,554 born since 1916
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Daulton is currently the #9993 boys' name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 1,554 born since 1916, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9993
- among boys today
- 1,554
- born since 1916
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Daulton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9993
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Daulton was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
178 babies were named Daulton in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Daulton compares
1,554 Top 24% higher than 76% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Daulton's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Daulton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,554 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 178 | 23 | 22,252 |
Daulton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daulton's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 178, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daulton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#9,993
Active since
1916
Daulton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2024
- Peak year (1994)
- 178
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Daulton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Daulton's strongest decade.
914 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Daulton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 21
1920s
21 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
914 births
- 2000s
2000s
421 births
- 2010s 154
2010s
154 births
- 2020s 28
2020s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 914 births (59% of all-time use).
How Daulton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Daulton's total volume
Daulton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Daulton by state
Where Daulton concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 176 | 11.3% |
| #2 | Florida | | 67 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 48 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 45 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 40 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 32 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 26 | 1.7% |
| #8 | California | | 23 | 1.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Daulton's total US births 11.3%
Even split
176 of 1,554 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Daulton appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daulton? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 1,554 babies named Daulton. Today it holds rank #9993 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 178 births.
When was Daulton most popular? ▼
Daulton was most popular in the 1990s decade with 914 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Daulton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daulton are Pennsylvania (176 births), Florida (67 births), Ohio (48 births).
How long has the name Daulton been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daulton since 1916 -- 109 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Daulton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daunte, Daud, Daundre, Daune, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Daulton's data
- Daulton's decade-level peak was the 1990s (914 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Daultons (176 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- 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 Daulton
Nearby Names Like Daulton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daulton
Daunte Boy
#10142 1,568 births
Daud Boy
#6309 277 births
Daundre Boy
146 births
Daune Boy
64 births
Dauntae Boy
63 births
Compare Daulton side by side: Daulton vs Daunte Daulton vs Daud Daulton vs Daundre
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Daulton
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, 1916–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daulton: #9993 Boys' Name - 1,554 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daulton. 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 Daulton 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.