Bright town or David's town
Derived from Old English, it likely refers to a 'bright town' or a settlement associated with the name David. It has historically been used as an English surname before transitioning into a given name. The name is also strongly associated with the city of Dayton, Ohio.
About 195 boys were named Dayton in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Dayton — far less common.
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