Dayna
Every Dayna since 1937 — 14,547 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dayna
Dayna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,604 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 14,547 American babies have been named Dayna. Its peak came in 1987, when 368 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dayna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dayna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,604 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,998 | — | — |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,785 | — | — |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,938 | — | — |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,647 | — | — |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,701 | — | — |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,943 | — | — |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,019 | — | — |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,936 | — | — |
| 2016 | 47 | #3,389 | — | — |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,547 | — | — |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,978 | — | — |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,984 | — | — |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,605 | — | — |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,488 | — | — |
| 2010 | 81 | #2,347 | — | — |
| 2009 | 95 | #2,123 | — | — |
| 2008 | 125 | #1,765 | — | — |
| 2007 | 139 | #1,609 | — | — |
| 2006 | 147 | #1,497 | — | — |
| 2005 | 169 | #1,309 | — | — |
| 2004 | 174 | #1,250 | — | — |
| 2003 | 188 | #1,150 | — | — |
| 2002 | 200 | #1,064 | — | — |
| 2001 | 197 | #1,078 | — | — |
| 2000 | 220 | #963 | — | — |
| 1995 | 267 | #759 | 5 | #9,173 |
| 1990 | 351 | #640 | — | — |
| 1985 | 337 | #577 | 5 | #6,771 |
| 1980 | 340 | #547 | — | — |
| 1975 | 216 | #694 | 5 | #5,660 |
| 1970 | 287 | #605 | — | — |
| 1965 | 241 | #630 | 5 | #4,028 |
| 1960 | 162 | #818 | 5 | #4,161 |
| 1955 | 123 | #877 | — | — |
| 1950 | 44 | #1,381 | — | — |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,456 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,581 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dayna in 2025?
Dayna ranked #6,604 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dayna?
14,547 babies have been named Dayna in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dayna most popular?
Dayna peaked in 1987, when 368 newborns received the name.
Is Dayna a boy or girl name?
Dayna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dayna rising or falling?
Dayna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.