Dayton
- US rank
- #1,097
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #486 in 2008
195 babies were named Dayton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 118 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dayton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,757 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dayton, 195 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dayton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDayton has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Daytons, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #486.
- TrendDayton has slipped 118 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,097. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDayton is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #352, followed by Arkansas (#555) and Colorado (#626). It's in the top 1,000 in 8 states.
About the name Dayton
Dayton 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 Dayton for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 139 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #486 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,097, with 195 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.4 | 134,328 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 76,864 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 92,336 girls |
| 2020s | 9.1 | 110,497 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 41 | 24,480 boys |
| 1890s | 70 | 14,267 boys |
| 1900s | 39 | 25,733 boys |
| 1910s | 75 | 13,419 boys |
| 1920s | 69 | 14,569 boys |
| 1930s | 58 | 17,328 boys |
| 1940s | 35 | 28,694 boys |
| 1950s | 23 | 44,366 boys |
| 1960s | 18 | 56,402 boys |
| 1970s | 23 | 42,772 boys |
| 1980s | 32 | 31,427 boys |
| 1990s | 115 | 8,724 boys |
| 2000s | 239 | 4,177 boys |
| 2010s | 173 | 5,785 boys |
| 2020s | 113 | 8,880 boys |
Other spellings of Dayton
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 Dayton
What is the origin of the name Dayton?
Dayton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dayton a boy or girl name?
Dayton is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Dayton?
Dayton ranked #1,097 for US boys in 2025, given to 195 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#486).