How Many People Are Named Dolton?
Complete statistics for the name Dolton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dolton is a very rare male name, with only 289 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,141,174 Americans. The majority of people named Dolton are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 451 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dolton Through the Generations
Dolton has seen its peak popularity in 1995 with 18 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence in the naming landscape. With an average age of 53, Dolton is predominantly found among the older generation, with 42% of those bearing the name being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while Dolton isn't a new name, it's not commonly chosen by younger parents, keeping its status as a niche choice within the American naming pool.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dolton's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dolton
How Many People Have the Name Dolton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 614 people in the United States currently share the name Dolton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 539,820 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dolton a Common or Rare Name?
Dolton is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dolton Mean?
Dolton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dolton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dolton Most Popular?
The name Dolton reached peak popularity in 1995, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dolton?
Approximately 614 people named Dolton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 614. That works out to roughly 1 in 539,820 Americans.
Is Dolton a rare name?
Dolton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 539,820 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dolton mean?
Dolton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Dolton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dolton are male and 0% are female.
When was Dolton most popular?
Dolton peaked in 1995 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.