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Delton

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEL-tun /ˈdɛl.tən/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname, 'the town/settlement in the valley' (Old English dael, 'dale; valley', + tun, 'settlement')Low

In 30 seconds: The town in the valley: Delton is an English place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place/surname, 'the town/settlement in the valley' (Old English dael, 'dale; valley', + tun, 'settlement')
U.S. rank (2024)#7333 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1933
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,733

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193419082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Delton comes from an English place/surname, 'the town/settlement in the valley' (Old English dael, 'dale; valley', + tun, 'settlement'). A crisp, modern name (said 'DEL-tun'; nickname Del).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, the-town-in-the-valley at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Delton is an English place/surname, 'the town/settlement in the valley' (Old English dael, 'dale', + tun, 'settlement') — a crisp, modern surname-name (said 'DEL-tun').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Delton — English place-name

Variations

DaltonDeltonn

Nicknames

Del

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delton mean?

Delton is an English place/surname, 'the town/settlement in the valley'.

How do you pronounce Delton?

It's said DEL-tun /ˈdɛl.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Delton a boy or girl name?

Delton is a boy's name.

How popular is Delton?

Delton is a rare name in the U.S.

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