Delton
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #668 in 1933
16 babies were named Delton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 910 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Delton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Delton, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Delton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDelton first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1933, when it ranked #668. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDelton has slipped 910 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Delton
Delton is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Delton for boys from 1908 to 2025, in 118 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #668 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 31 | 31,797 boys |
| 1910s | 31 | 31,857 boys |
| 1920s | 53 | 19,011 boys |
| 1930s | 62 | 16,192 boys |
| 1940s | 42 | 23,798 boys |
| 1950s | 30 | 33,501 boys |
| 1960s | 26 | 38,476 boys |
| 1970s | 25 | 40,601 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 66,094 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 62,854 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 78,493 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 85,985 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 98,684 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Delton
What is the origin of the name Delton?
Delton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Delton a boy or girl name?
Delton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Delton?
Delton ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#668).