Dayton
da(y)-ton
US Popularity:2174
Origin:British
Meaning:Ditch or dike settlement
If you love those trendy place name/surname titles, then you’ve just found one of the nicest ones. Dayton is a masculine name of British origin and means “ditch settlement.” Dayton comes from the Old English words Distone and Deighton and is a popular name for towns throughout England. These would usually be settlements with a ditch or moat surrounding them for protection. There’s also a city called Dayton in Ohio. Dayton has a smooth, airy feel that outshines similar names like Trenton or Peyton. Baby Dayton will undoubtedly be known as the cool kid on the block with their unique and sophisticated title.
Dayton Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dayton is currently #3813 on The Bump
Boy:Dayton is currently #1254 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dayton is currently #2174 in U.S. births
Boy:Dayton is currently #745 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2174
in 2022
- 72
from 2021
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