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Chayton
♂ Boy
Pronounced CHAY-tən /ˈtʃeɪ.tən/High
Meaning: From Lakota (Sioux) chetan/chaytan, 'falcon, hawk'Medium
In 30 seconds: Soaring like a falcon: Chayton is Lakota for 'falcon, hawk'. Free, strong, and rooted in Native heritage.
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Origin MediumLakota
MeaningFrom Lakota (Sioux) chetan/chaytan, 'falcon, hawk'
U.S. rank (2025)#4423 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,886
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Chayton comes from Lakota (Sioux) chetan, 'falcon, hawk' — a swift, soaring bird. A strong, free-spirited name rooted in Native American heritage.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, falcon at the root, and free.
Did you know? Chayton means 'falcon, hawk' in Lakota (Sioux) — a free, soaring bird of prey; a strong, meaningful Native American name.
Overall data confidence 72%
Lakota references — chetan — etymology
Variations
ChetanCetanChaytan
Nicknames
Chay
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Chayton mean?
Chayton is Lakota (Sioux) for 'falcon, hawk'.
How do you pronounce Chayton?
It's said CHAY-tən /ˈtʃeɪ.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Chayton a boy or girl name?
Chayton is a boy's name.
How popular is Chayton?
Chayton is a rare name in the U.S.