Chayton
Unisex English given name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1,848 living Americans carry the first name Chayton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chayton today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chayton births was 2001 (102 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chayton. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Chayton is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 18 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 185,473 Americans
Peak year
2001
102 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,326
Tracked since 1990
Gender
Gender distribution for Chayton
Out of the 1,869 babies given the name Chayton since 1880, 99.7% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Chayton as a male name
- Ranked #4,326 in 2024
- 24 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2001 (102 births)
Chayton as a female name
- Ranked #13,003 in 1999
- 6 female births in 1999
- Peak: 1999 (6 births)
Popularity
Chayton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chayton from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 772 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chayton by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chayton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chaytons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, California, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Chayton, while Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chayton
The name Chayton has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in the Middle East during the 8th century BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the root word "chayat," meaning "life" or "living," and the suffix "-on," which was a common ending for masculine names in that region and time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chayton can be found in the ancient Aramaic inscriptions found in the ruins of Palmyra, an ancient city located in modern-day Syria. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd century BCE and mention a figure named Chayton, who was likely a prominent individual within the community.
In the subsequent centuries, the name Chayton appears to have spread throughout the Middle East and parts of Europe, possibly due to the influence of the Aramaic language and culture. It is believed that early Christian communities may have adopted the name, as it resonated with the concept of "eternal life" central to their beliefs.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Chayton was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century CE. According to accounts, he was executed for his faith in the city of Nicomedia (now Izmit, Turkey) during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. His unwavering devotion and sacrifice earned him reverence among early Christians.
In the medieval period, the name Chayton appears to have been particularly prevalent in the Byzantine Empire and the surrounding regions. A notable figure from this era was Chayton of Constantinople (1050-1122), a renowned scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the intellectual and religious discourse of his time.
Another prominent individual with the name Chayton was a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic known as Chayton Rumi (1207-1273). His spiritual writings, particularly the collection of poems known as the Masnavi, have had a lasting influence on Sufism and Islamic mysticism.
During the Renaissance, the name Chayton gained popularity in certain parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable figure from this period was Chayton Borgia (1475-1519), a member of the infamous Borgia family and a cardinal in the Catholic Church.
In more recent centuries, the name Chayton has remained in use, although with varying degrees of popularity in different regions. One noteworthy individual was Chayton Everett (1824-1901), an American politician and lawyer who served as a congressman and played a role in the events leading up to the American Civil War.
People
Chayton + last name combinations
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FAQ
Chayton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chayton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,848 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chayton going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 185,473 US residents.
Is Chayton a common name?
We classify Chayton as "Rare". It ranks above 93.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,869 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chayton most popular?
The single biggest year for Chayton was 2001, when 102 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chayton is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chayton a male name?
Yes, 99.7% of people registered as Chayton in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.