Delton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEL-ton / /ˈdɛl.tən/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: From the town of Delton; Scottish: Variant of Dalton
Historical & Cultural Background
Delton is a name that has roots in English and Scottish cultures. It is often considered a variant of the name Dalton, which refers to a town or settlement. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting regional naming conventions. It is not widely used and remains relatively uncommon in contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Delton has seen limited popularity in the United States and is considered a rare name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Deltan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delton was first seen in the United States in 1908. Delton has ranked as high as #785 nationally, which occurred in 1933, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana, Arkansas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Delton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Delton (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 36 |
| 1916 | 34 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 28 |
| 1919 | 45 |
| 1920 | 40 |
| 1921 | 69 |
| 1922 | 66 |
| 1923 | 62 |
| 1924 | 66 |
| 1925 | 66 |
| 1926 | 50 |
| 1927 | 51 |
| 1928 | 56 |
| 1929 | 54 |
| 1930 | 70 |
| 1931 | 56 |
| 1932 | 49 |
| 1933 | 77 |
| 1934 | 77 |
| 1935 | 60 |
| 1936 | 68 |
| 1937 | 70 |
| 1938 | 57 |
| 1939 | 67 |
| 1940 | 70 |
| 1941 | 69 |
| 1942 | 62 |
| 1943 | 55 |
| 1944 | 59 |
| 1945 | 51 |
| 1946 | 61 |
| 1947 | 61 |
| 1948 | 64 |
| 1949 | 56 |
| 1950 | 62 |
| 1951 | 52 |
| 1952 | 43 |
| 1953 | 65 |
| 1954 | 62 |
| 1955 | 73 |
| 1956 | 76 |
| 1957 | 52 |
| 1958 | 51 |
| 1959 | 67 |
| 1960 | 43 |
| 1961 | 55 |
| 1962 | 60 |
| 1963 | 52 |
| 1964 | 58 |
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1966 | 46 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 43 |
| 1969 | 42 |
| 1970 | 63 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1972 | 46 |
| 1973 | 44 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 31 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 37 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 11 |