Delton
Every Delton since 1908 — 4,751 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delton
Delton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,668 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 4,751 American babies have been named Delton. Its peak came in 1933, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Delton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,668 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,928 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,301 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,685 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,400 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,741 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,006 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,260 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,587 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,655 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,567 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,168 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,089 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,735 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,821 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,738 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,622 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,579 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,529 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,551 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,743 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,897 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,553 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,473 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,434 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,933 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,635 |
| 1990 | 34 | #2,134 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,307 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,296 |
| 1975 | 35 | #1,514 |
| 1970 | 63 | #1,026 |
| 1965 | 52 | #1,023 |
| 1960 | 43 | #1,196 |
| 1955 | 73 | #864 |
| 1950 | 62 | #872 |
| 1945 | 51 | #887 |
| 1940 | 70 | #732 |
| 1935 | 60 | #798 |
| 1930 | 70 | #767 |
| 1925 | 66 | #818 |
| 1920 | 40 | #1,124 |
| 1915 | 36 | #1,071 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,648 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delton in 2025?
Delton ranked #5,668 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delton?
4,751 babies have been named Delton in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delton most popular?
Delton peaked in 1933, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Delton a boy or girl name?
Delton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delton rising or falling?
Delton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.