Dayton Name Popularity and Statistics
Dayton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Dayton?
Dayton is spelled D-A-Y-T-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Dayton Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,546
Recorded Births17
Rank#1,097
Recorded Births195
- Girls usage rose 3,010 places to #6,546 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 84 places to #1,097 and recorded 20 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Dayton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 17 | #6,546 |
| 2025 | Boys | 195 | #1,097 |
| 2024 | Girls | 10 | #9,556 |
| 2024 | Boys | 175 | #1,181 |
| 2023 | Girls | 15 | #7,247 |
| 2023 | Boys | 183 | #1,144 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2022 | Boys | 198 | #1,093 |
| 2021 | Girls | 19 | #6,174 |
| 2021 | Boys | 198 | #1,075 |
| 2020 | Girls | 15 | #7,212 |
| 2020 | Boys | 218 | #979 |
| 2019 | Girls | 26 | #5,041 |
| 2019 | Boys | 238 | #919 |
| 2018 | Girls | 19 | #6,248 |
| 2018 | Boys | 264 | #844 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 264 | #837 |
| 2016 | Girls | 22 | #5,796 |
| 2016 | Boys | 246 | #888 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17 | #6,977 |
| 2015 | Boys | 312 | #764 |
| 2014 | Girls | 17 | #6,987 |
| 2014 | Boys | 352 | #702 |
When Was Dayton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
568 recorded births
National rank #486
2009 · Boys
519 recorded births
National rank #521
2007 · Boys
515 recorded births
National rank #512
2003 · Boys
486 recorded births
National rank #502
Where Dayton Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #352 | 10 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| CO | #626 | 8 |
| MO | #648 | 8 |
| MI | #679 | 11 |
| OK | #698 | 5 |
| WI | #785 | 5 |
| WA | #898 | 6 |