17,905births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2008Peak · British Columbia
#1097United States 2025
Dayton is a boy name family recorded 17,905 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1097 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2008, at 123.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dayton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | English | 16,395 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1097 | 2008 | ▼ 28 % |
| Dayton | English | 633 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2008 | – |
| Dayton | English | 333 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2003 | – |
| Dayton | English | 285 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3657 | 2010 | ▼ 56 % |
| Dayton | English | 199 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2005 | – |
| Dayton | English | 55 | 🇫🇷 France | #5900 | 2025 | new |
Questions about Dayton
How popular is the name Dayton?
In 2025 it ranked #1097 in the United States. Official registers record 17,905 births across 7 countries.
When was Dayton most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2008, at 123.5 births per 100,000.
Is Dayton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dayton is a boy name.