How Many People Are Named Dayten?

Complete statistics for the name Dayten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dayten
Very Rare
English (modern respelling)

Dayten is a very rare name, with only 258 people living in the U.S. and just 1 in 1,280,914 Americans bearing this name. It peaked in 2009 with 21 births, and most Dayten's are under 30.

~258
Living in US
1 in 1,280,914
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern variant of Dayton, generally associated with a place in a valley or a settlement near a ditch or dike.
🌐
Origin
English (modern respelling)
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Energetic Creative Sociable
6
Life Path Number

The life path number 6 is traditionally associated with responsibility, nurturing, and a deep sense of care for home and family. People connected to this number are often seen as natural caregivers who value harmony and feel a strong pull toward helping others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

271
Worldwide Bearers
#3,159,357
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
258
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
258 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
256
Would be under 30 (98%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 261 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dayten Through the Generations

Dayten has a unique story, with only 258 people living in the U.S., despite 261 total births across all time. This small population makes it a truly rare name. The peak year was 2009, with 21 births, indicating a brief surge in popularity. Today, 98% of those named Dayten are under 30, showing it's a distinctly modern name. The fact that there are more past births than current living individuals is quite unusual, suggesting a decline in recent years. This name stands out as a modern choice that has seen a rapid rise and fall within a generation.

✨ Similar Names to Dayten

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dayten's English (modern respelling) roots

📄 About the Name Dayten

How Many People Have the Name Dayten?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 258 people in the United States currently share the name Dayten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,280,914 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dayten a Common or Rare Name?

Dayten is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dayten Mean?

Dayten means "A modern variant of Dayton, generally associated with a place in a valley or a settlement near a ditch or dike." and comes from English (modern respelling) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dayten in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Dayten Most Popular?

The name Dayten reached peak popularity in 2009, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dayten?

Approximately 258 people named Dayten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 261. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,280,914 Americans.

Is Dayten a rare name?

Dayten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,280,914 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dayten mean?

Dayten means "A modern variant of Dayton, generally associated with a place in a valley or a settlement near a ditch or dike." and comes from English (modern respelling) origins.

Is Dayten more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dayten are male and 0% are female.

When was Dayten most popular?

Dayten peaked in 2009 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US258
All-Time Births261
1 in X1 in 1,280,914
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2009
World Rank#3,159,357
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.