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Dayton

Dayton: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

How popular is Dayton?

212U.S. babies in 2025
#486peak rank (2008)
16,395babies since 1880

Since 1880, 636 girls and 15,759 boys in the U.S. have been named Dayton (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4416 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #486 in 2008. In 2025, 212 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dayton FAQ

How popular is the name Dayton?

Since 1880, 636 girls and 15,759 boys in the U.S. have been named Dayton (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4416 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #486 in 2008. In 2025, 212 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dayton a boy or girl name?

Dayton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 636 girls and 15,759 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).