Dayton: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ahyt-ohn
Origin: United kingdom
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: Place with a dike

The name Dayton is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "place with a dike" or "ditch town. Dayton, " It originated from the surname Deighton, which refers to a village in Yorkshire, England. Dayton, The name gained popularity in the 1990s due to its similar sound to other -ton names like Peyton and Clayton. It has been notably associated with Ohio, named after Jonathan Dayton, a Founding Father who was the youngest person to sign the US Constitution. This historical connection gives the name Dayton significant cultural and geographical, importance. Initially a surname, Dayton has been used as a given name since the 1990s. Dayton it has a two-syllable structure, making it easy to pronounce and personalize with nicknames like Tony, and Tonny. Dayton, The name's popularity has remained steady, ranking around 700 in the US Top 1000 names. Dayton is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Dayton Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Dayton is currently #10734 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Dayton is currently #6076 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Dayton is currently #5263 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Dayton is currently #2952 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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