Daytona
Meaningfrom Daytona Beach · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,302 in 2001
9 babies were named Daytona in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,362 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1985–2025
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Daytona you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Daytona, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Daytona would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDaytona first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #4,302.
- TrendDaytona has climbed 2,362 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlDaytona is given to both boys and girls: 56% of the 16 babies named Daytona in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Daytona means “from Daytona Beach”.
About the name Daytona
Daytona is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “from Daytona Beach”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ona”. US birth records list Daytona for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 25 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #4,302 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies. Of the 16 US babies named Daytona in 2025, 44% were girls and 56% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.9 | 520,833 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 94,518 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,207 girls |
| 2010s | 8.1 | 123,457 girls |
| 2020s | 6.7 | 149,626 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.8 | 265,487 boys |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 154,083 boys |
| 2010s | 2.0 | 495,050 boys |
| 2020s | 2.0 | 491,803 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Daytona
What does the name Daytona mean?
Daytona means “from Daytona Beach” in English.
What is the origin of the name Daytona?
Daytona has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Daytona a boy or girl name?
Both. Daytona is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 44% of US babies named Daytona were girls.
How popular is the name Daytona?
Daytona ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#4,302).