Declining since 1998, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Dallon since 1958
Babies named Dallon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 211 |
| 2000s | 210 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Dallon is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958, though it has never been common. Its peak year was 1999, when it saw its highest frequency, but its trajectory has been declining since 1998. In 2025, only about 1 in 244,011 baby boys received the name, placing it at rank 9,714. The name may be a variant of Dallin, which itself derives from an English surname meaning 'from the valley,' or a shortened form of Dale. Despite its obscurity, Dallon has a clean, approachable sound that fits with other contemporary boy names like Carson and Brendan. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar but uncommon name.
Dallon is a modern given name likely derived from the English surname Dallin, which originated as a place name meaning 'from the valley' (from Old English dæl 'valley' + -ing 'people of'). Alternatively, it may be a diminutive form of Dale, also meaning 'valley'. The name emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, with its earliest recorded use in 1958. It gained some popularity in the 1990s but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dal
Sibling names for Dallon
Names that share Dallon's style, for a brother or sister.
