Boys name · California
Dalton in California
Dalton was the 756th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 34 babies named Dalton that year. Since 1925, California families have named 3,179 babies Dalton.
Popularity over time
Dalton in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 | 529th |
| 1962 | 7 | 870th |
| 1977 | 9 | 950th |
| 1988 | 26 | 688th |
| 1997 | 146 | 271st |
| 2006 | 32 | 736th |
| 2016 | 44 | 673rd |
| 2025 | 34 | 756th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 529th in 1925 to 756th in 2025.
The most babies named Dalton in California in a single year was 213, in 1994. Its best showing was 224th among boys names in 1994.
Across the country, Dalton reached its best rank of 24th in Kentucky (2001). See Dalton in every state →
How popular is Dalton in California?
Dalton was the 756th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 34 babies named Dalton that year. Since 1925, California families have named 3,179 babies Dalton.
How many babies are named Dalton in California?
In 2025, 34 babies were named Dalton in California. The most babies named Dalton in California in a single year was 213, in 1994.
What is the rank of Dalton in California?
Dalton ranked 756th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 224th among boys names in 1994.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.