Delton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Delton is an English name meaning 'valley town', derived from geographic features and place names in England. Its evolution included variations such as Deltun and Deltone. The name has a friendly and vintage appeal, with notable figures contributing to its recognition. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Delton is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Delton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Delton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1045th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 802nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 974th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1322nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2222nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3603rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4952nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Delton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delton"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛltən/
Origin
English
Etymology
Delton is derived from a surname that likely originated as a place name in England. It combines 'del', which refers to a valley or dell, and 'ton', meaning town or settlement.
Meaning
valley town
Language Evolution
Delton, Deltun, Deltone
Historical Usage
Delton gained popularity in the 20th century as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Delt, Del, Deltie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Delton is viewed as a unique and somewhat vintage name, with a friendly and approachable connotation.
Famous People
Delton Horn, an American musician, Delton T. Jones, a notable figure in education
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Delton"
"Delton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1045th of 7545 | 704 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 802nd of 6773 | 1,127 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 974th of 7552 | 1,113 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1322nd of 10718 | 662 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2222nd of 16616 | 477 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3603rd of 24088 | 419 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4952nd of 23106 | 231 |
Regional Popularity of "Delton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
68.86% 975th/1416 |
- |
33.64% 796th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
57.76% 893rd/1546 |
- |
28.64% 674th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
56.76% 1264th/2227 |
- |
28.81% 822nd/2853 |
48.18% 1337th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- |
28.65% 1008th/3518 |
48.64% 1967th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
34.27% 1780th/5194 |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
47.61% 3482nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
69.39% 4734th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Delton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.