FIRST NAME
Dayton
Dayton is the 982nd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 10,852 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 528 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #982 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
10,852
living · #982
BABIES NAMED DAYTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025195
As a male name, Dayton peaked in 2008, when 568 babies were named Dayton (the #486 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #12,285 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
528
living · #12,285
BABIES NAMED DAYTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1991–2025
202517
As a female name, Dayton peaked in 2008, when 31 babies were named Dayton (the #4788 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)