Jayton: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	33	3	–	#5,170
1990s	154	15	+367%	#2,586
2000s	361	36	+134%	#1,883
2010s	280	28	-22%	#3,023
2020s (to 2025)	101	17	-40%	#4,069

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#5,170

1990s

154

+367%

#2,586

2000s

361

+134%

#1,883

2010s

280

-22%

#3,023

2020s (to 2025)

101

-40%

#4,069

The story of Jayton

Jayton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,622 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1983, 929 American babies have been named Jayton. Its peak came in 2000, when 56 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 Jayton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Jayton?

The median living Jayton is about 18 years old; half are between 10 and 25. An estimated 900 people named Jayton are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Jayton year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	13	#6,622
2024	16	#5,765
2023	17	#5,558
2022	16	#5,726
2021	14	#6,167
2020	25	#4,069
2019	14	#6,237
2018	28	#3,828
2017	32	#3,482
2016	29	#3,726
2015	35	#3,270
2014	21	#4,612
2013	28	#3,698
2012	20	#4,779
2011	38	#3,023
2010	35	#3,206
2009	37	#3,134
2008	33	#3,382
2007	28	#3,736
2006	36	#3,054
2005	36	#2,926
2004	44	#2,514
2003	24	#3,673
2002	32	#2,911
2001	35	#2,713
2000	56	#1,883
1995	17	#3,762
1990	5	#8,719
1985	–	–
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1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
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1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jayton, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jayton?

The median living Jayton is about 18 years old. Half of all living Jaytons are between 10 and 25 years old.

How many people named Jayton are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Jayton are alive in the United States, based on 929 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Jayton in 2025?

Jayton ranked #6,622 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jayton?

929 babies have been named Jayton in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jayton most popular?

Jayton peaked in 2000, when 56 newborns received the name.

Is Jayton a boy or girl name?

Jayton is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jayton rising or falling?

Jayton is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Jayton popularity over time

The story of Jayton

How old are people named Jayton?

Jayton year by year

Frequently asked questions

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