How Many People Are Named Daytona?
Complete statistics for the name Daytona: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Daytona is a very rare female name, with only 956 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 345,205 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 84% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2005.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 968 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: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Daytona Through the Generations
Daytona, a name that's seen a steady decline since its peak in 2005, is predominantly favored by younger generations. With 816 under-30s and only 152 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that Daytona is a name that resonates with modern sensibilities. The average age of those named Daytona is 21, indicating a strong preference among parents for contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Daytona's American place name roots
📄 About the Name Daytona
How Many People Have the Name Daytona?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 956 people in the United States currently share the name Daytona. That works out to roughly 1 in every 345,205 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Daytona a Common or Rare Name?
Daytona 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 Daytona Mean?
Daytona means "modern coinage, evokes speed and adventure" and comes from American place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Daytona in SSA data, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.
When Was Daytona Most Popular?
The name Daytona reached peak popularity in 2005, with 60 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 Daytona?
Approximately 956 people named Daytona live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 968. That works out to roughly 1 in 345,205 Americans.
Is Daytona a rare name?
Daytona is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 345,205 Americans has this name.
What does the name Daytona mean?
Daytona means "modern coinage, evokes speed and adventure" and comes from American place name origins.
Is Daytona more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 25% of people named Daytona are male and 75% are female.
When was Daytona most popular?
Daytona peaked in 2005 with 60 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.