Dayton

Meaning of Dayton

This name comes from an English place name. It means 'the town of the deer' or 'the valley where deer live'.

Dayton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dayton

After ranking as high as #486 in 2008, Dayton has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dayton

• Dayton Moore
  Baseball general manager
• Dayton Allen
  Comedian and actor
• Dayton Canaday
  American lawyer and politician
• Dayton Judson
  American politician
• Dayton Stone
  American basketball player

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Questions about the name Dayton

What does the name Dayton mean?

Dayton means this name comes from an english place name. it means 'the town of the deer' or 'the valley where deer live', and it comes from English origins.

Is Dayton a boy's or a girl's name?

Dayton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dayton?

Dayton did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dayton most popular?

Dayton peaked at #486 in 2008.