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Daytona

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Pronounced day-TOH-nah /deɪˈto.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Daytona Beach, Florida (named for founder Mathias Day); used as a modern given name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Florida place-name: Daytona is a modern name. Warm and breezy (said 'day-TOH-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowEnglish, Modern coinage
MeaningFrom Daytona Beach, Florida (named for founder Mathias Day); used as a modern given name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12217 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 731

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619852025

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

Daytona comes from Daytona Beach, Florida (named for founder Mathias Day), used as a modern given name (routes layered). A breezy name (said 'day-TOH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently. Rare, a place-name, and breezy.

Did you know? Daytona comes from Daytona Beach, Florida (named for founder Mathias Day) — used as a modern given name — a breezy choice (routes layered; said 'day-TOH-nah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Daytona — English place-name; routes layered

Variations

Daytonna

Nicknames

Day

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daytona mean?

Daytona comes from Daytona Beach, Florida (named for founder Mathias Day). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Daytona?

It's said day-TOH-nah /deɪˈto.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Daytona a boy or girl name?

Daytona is a girl's name here (it is used for both).

How popular is Daytona?

Daytona is a very rare name in the U.S.

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