From the town of Day
A rare variant of Dayton, which is derived from Old English elements meaning 'day' and 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. It likely originated as a habitational surname for someone living in a town associated with the sun or a specific person named Daeg.
Less common today
Daton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,591 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
World silver medalist and NCAA wrestler
