Declining since 2005, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Dayten since 1996
Babies named Dayten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Dayten is a modern invention that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1996, a time when surnames and place names were being repurposed as first names. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, but usage has been falling since 2005. The name's resemblance to the well-known Dayton gives it an occupational surname feel, yet the switch to 'ten' softens the ending. With a rank of 7,679 in 2025 and an incidence of just 1 in 170,808 newborns, Dayten remains a rare choice. It was never among the top names in any state, reflecting its niche appeal among parents seeking a distinctive variant of a familiar sound.
Dayten is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1996. It appears to be a variant of the surname-style name Dayton, itself derived from an English place name meaning 'dairy town'. The spelling with '-en' rather than '-on' likely reflects a fashionable phonetic adaptation. The name saw modest use during the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dayton
Sibling names for Dayten
Names that share Dayten's style, for a brother or sister.
