Will my child share the name Dayton with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Dayton per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dayton in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Dayton becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Dayton has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 443 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1144 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Dayton popular in the US as well as the UK?

Dayton is more popular in the US (#979) than in the UK (#2547). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Dayton a popular baby name in the United States?

Dayton does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2547

Dayton

Dayton is a distinctive choice, ranked #2547 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Dayton in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#2547

US Rank #979

About the Name Dayton

Dayton has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 443 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1144 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

Dayton is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #979, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.