What does the name Dayton mean?

The name Dayton means "Dairy town".

What is the origin of the name Dayton?

Dayton is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 173 babies were named Dayton in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Dayton is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 173 ↘

All-Time Total: 15,383

Peak Year: 2008

Dayton is of Old English origin, meaning "settlement of the valley."

Boy names closely related to Dayton

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Girl names closely related to Dayton

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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