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Day
Pronounced DAY /ˈdeɪ/High
Meaning: From the English word and surname Day — 'daytime; daylight; a fresh day' — the surname sometimes a nickname for a dairy worker (from Old English daege). A short, bright word-name, stated plainly.Low
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
Day is the English word 'daytime; daylight' and an English surname (from Old English daege, a dairy worker). As a name it reads clean and bright, a one-beat pick — rare in the U.S. (said 'DAY').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, bright, and short.
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What does the name Day mean?
Day is the English word and surname 'daytime; daylight; a new day.'
How do you pronounce Day?
It's said DAY /ˈdeɪ/ — one syllable.
Is Day a boy or girl name?
Day is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Day?
Day is rare in the U.S.