Dayton
Every Dayton since 1880 — 16,395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dayton
Dayton is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,099 in 2025 with 195 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 16,395 American babies have been named Dayton. Its peak came in 2008, when 599 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Dayton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dayton 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 | #6,605 | 195 | #1,099 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,717 | 175 | #1,183 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,346 | 183 | #1,145 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,658 | 198 | #1,094 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,235 | 198 | #1,075 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,305 | 218 | #980 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,068 | 238 | #920 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,319 | 264 | #844 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,480 | 264 | #837 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,843 | 246 | #888 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,060 | 312 | #764 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,075 | 352 | #702 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,049 | 338 | #702 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,544 | 423 | #598 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,398 | 394 | #612 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,386 | 428 | #586 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,256 | 519 | #523 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,788 | 568 | #486 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,205 | 515 | #512 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,124 | 469 | #538 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,340 | 456 | #533 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,417 | 483 | #508 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,641 | 486 | #502 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,416 | 463 | #498 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,873 | 452 | #507 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,690 | 371 | #562 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,736 | 224 | #709 |
| 1990 | — | — | 137 | #878 |
| 1985 | — | — | 58 | #1,260 |
| 1980 | — | — | 52 | #1,297 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,597 |
| 1970 | — | — | 37 | #1,379 |
| 1965 | — | — | 40 | #1,211 |
| 1960 | — | — | 41 | #1,231 |
| 1955 | — | — | 43 | #1,140 |
| 1950 | — | — | 41 | #1,106 |
| 1945 | — | — | 50 | #902 |
| 1940 | — | — | 44 | #968 |
| 1935 | — | — | 58 | #818 |
| 1930 | — | — | 57 | #875 |
| 1925 | — | — | 90 | #672 |
| 1920 | — | — | 86 | #693 |
| 1915 | — | — | 71 | #693 |
| 1910 | — | — | 15 | #788 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,021 |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,071 |
| 1895 | — | — | 10 | #703 |
| 1890 | — | — | 9 | #679 |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #657 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #697 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dayton in 2025?
Dayton ranked #1,099 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 195 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dayton?
16,395 babies have been named Dayton in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dayton most popular?
Dayton peaked in 2008, when 599 newborns received the name.
Is Dayton a boy or girl name?
Dayton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dayton rising or falling?
Dayton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.