Dayton

Pronunciation: [ d-AYT-uhn ]

Girl Name #11,119 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dayton is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AYT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Dayton often also consider Daisy, Daisie, Daisey .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #11,119
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Day Dayie Daytie Dayty

Also a Boy Name

Dayton is also used as a boy name, ranked #1190.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dayton

Is Dayton a boy or girl name?

Dayton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11119. As a boy name, it is ranked #1190. Dayton is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dayton?

Dayton is pronounced d-AYT-uhn.

How popular is the name Dayton?

Dayton is currently ranked #11119 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dayton?

Common nicknames for Dayton include Day, Dayie, Daytie, and Dayty.

Is Dayton a common or rare name?

Dayton is an uncommon name, ranked #11119 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dayton

Dayton is a girl name .

Is Dayton a boy or girl name? Dayton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,119 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,190. Dayton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dayton is currently ranked #11,119 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dayton include Day, Dayie, Daytie, and Dayty. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.