Settlement of the valley or bright town
Dayten is a modern spelling variation of Dayton. It likely derives from Old English elements meaning 'dairy farm' or 'valley settlement', though some interpretations link it to 'bright town'.
Less common today
Dayten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,399 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
