Dayton
How to say it: DAY-tun · /ˈdeɪtən/
From an English place name; Old English 'daeg' (day) + 'tun' (settlement); 'day's settlement.' Used as a given name.
Dayton was the 989th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 195 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,126 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #989 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 195 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,001 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,126 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its strongest in the 2000s, Dayton has faded since. Now well below that high, it looks set to slip further.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants shape its sound as a place name. Dawson shares its rugged style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dayton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Dayton
- Dayton Miller (1866–1941)American physicist
- Dayton Lummis (1903–1988)American actor
- Dayton Edward Phillips (1910–1980)American politician
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