NAME PROFILE
Chayton
A variant of the Old English name Harold, meaning "army ruler" or "leader of the host." It describes a person with natural leadership abilities, a courageous heart, and a protective spirit that inspires confidence in others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,892 |
| Gender | Male (19% / 81%) |
| Peak year | 2007 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1997 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 29%CA — 26%NC — 21%OK — 14%FL — 10%
Notable People
Harold Lloyd (Silent film actor, "Safety Last!") · Harold Pinter (Nobel Prize-winning playwright, "The Birthday Party") · Harold Ramis (Director and actor, "Ghostbusters") · Harold Ford Jr. (Politician and financial managing director) · Harold Robbins (Best-selling novelist, "The Carpetbaggers")
Nicknames & Diminutives
HarryHal
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