NAME PROFILE
Dayton
Dayton is a name of English origin that means 'from the town by the dike.' It conveys a sense of community and stability, often associated with a strong character and leadership qualities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 16,395 |
| Gender | Male (64% / 36%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 26%TN — 20%CA — 20%MI — 17%PA — 17%
Notable People
Dayton Moore (Baseball executive and general manager of the Kansas City Royals) · Dayton Duncan (American author and documentary filmmaker) · Dayton Oberholtzer (American botanist and educator) · Dayton S. Johnson (American politician) · Dayton C. Miller (American physicist)
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