Declining since 2006, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Daytona since 1985
Babies named Daytona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 | 0 |
| 1990s | 189 | 65 |
| 2000s | 318 | 129 |
| 2010s | 142 | 38 |
| 2020s | 65 | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Daytona is a modern American place name that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1985. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, but has since declined in use, fitting a trend of falling trajectory over the past two decades. Despite its modest rank of 11,932 in 2025, the name maintains a distinctive, energetic feel linked to the famous Florida beach and racetrack. Its unisex appeal has kept it in steady, if sparse, use, with no single state showing a notable concentration.
Daytona is a place name derived from Dayton, Ohio, which was named after Jonathan Dayton, a U.S. senator and signer of the Constitution. The Florida city Daytona Beach was named after Matthias Day, a land developer. As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the city's association with motorsports and beach culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Dee
Variants: Dayton
Sibling names for Daytona
Names that share Daytona's style, for a brother or sister.
