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Dayton

Gender-neutral · English · Medium name

Meaning
Bright day, sunny town
Pronunciation
DAY-tun
Origin
English

From English, a place name meaning day town or dairy town.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernVintageNature-inspired

Languages in use: English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • DaytenEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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