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Dayten

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-tun /ˈdeɪ.tən/High

Meaning: Dayten is a modern respelling of Dayton, an English place-name and surname (an Old English settlement name, and the Ohio city). The -en spelling is a contemporary American choice with no separate history of its own. Routes uncertain for this spelling, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern respelling of Dayton, an English place and surname name (said 'DAY-tun'). Routes uncertain for the spelling.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningDayten is a modern respelling of Dayton, an English place-name and surname (an Old English settlement name, and the Ohio city). The -en spelling is a contemporary American choice with no separate history of its own. Routes uncertain for this spelling, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#12770 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919962022

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

Dayten respells Dayton, a name that began as an English place-name and travelled into surname and then first-name use, helped along by the Ohio city. This particular spelling is modern and carries no separate history. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'DAY-tun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., far behind the standard Dayton spelling. Rare, modern, and brisk.

Did you know? Behind Dayten sits Dayton — an English settlement name, an American city, and a surname. The -en ending is a recent American respelling rather than an inherited form, which we note honestly (said 'DAY-tun').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Dayten — Respelling of Dayton; English place-name/surname

Variations

DaytonDaitonDaeten

Nicknames

DayTenD

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dayten mean?

Dayten respells Dayton, an English place-name and surname; this spelling is modern and has no separate history. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dayten?

It's said DAY-tun /ˈdeɪ.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dayten a boy or girl name?

Dayten is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Dayten?

Dayten is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.; Dayton is far more common.

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