How Many People Are Named Dayton?

16,181

people in the United States are named Dayton

1 in 20,703 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2083

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0048%

Of US population

Peak Year

2008

599 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: DAY-tən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which was derived from a place name which possibly meant either "dairy town" or "ditch town" in Old English.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
3.8%
Male
96.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 33.6 years old

Young (<30) 11,290
69.8%
Adult (30–60) 1,739
10.7%
Senior (>60) 3,152
19.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,063
California 655
Missouri 591
Michigan 564
Indiana 429
Oklahoma 426
Illinois 418
Tennessee 416
Florida 389
Louisiana 382

💡 Fun Facts About "Dayton"

  • 183 babies were named Dayton in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2008
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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