Holding steady.
Popularity of Dolton since 1917
Babies named Dolton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1995, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dolton's real moment was 1917.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dolton is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1917, the same year it reached its peak usage. The name has never appeared in the top 1000 names, reflecting its continued obscurity. With a stable trajectory, it has seen minimal fluctuation over the decades. No top states are associated with the name, indicating it has not concentrated in any particular region. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with English surname roots.
Dolton appears to be a transferred use of the English surname Dolton, itself derived from a place name in Devon, England. The place name likely combines Old English 'dol' (meaning 'valley') or 'dāl' (meaning 'share' or 'portion') with 'tūn' (meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'). As a given name, it has seen very limited use, appearing sporadically in U.S. records since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dolt, Tonie
Sibling names for Dolton
Names that share Dolton's style, for a brother or sister.
