The settlement in the valley
Derived from Old English elements, this name likely originated as a habitational surname for someone living in a town or farmstead located in a valley. It combines 'dell' (valley) and 'tun' (settlement or enclosure).
About 16 boys were named Delton in 2025.
Former NFL defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Civil War soldier and namesake of several Michigan institutions
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
