Daeton
A masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 230 living Americans carry the first name Daeton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daeton today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daeton births was 2006 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daeton. 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.
People living today
230
~ 1 in 1,490,236 Americans
Peak year
2006
19 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,550
Tracked since 1996
Census
Daeton in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 223 people with the first name Daeton, which placed it at #35,856 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#35,856
National first-name rank
People counted
223
223 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
58.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daeton
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Daeton is White at 58.7%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (10.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Daeton described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Daeton at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White58.7% · 131
- Black or African American15.2% · 34
- Two or more races10.8% · 24
- Hispanic or Latino10.3% · 23
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.2% · 5
Popularity
Daeton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daeton from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 156 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Daeton remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daeton 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 Daeton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daeton
The name Daeton is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Its origins lie in the Celtic languages, where it is believed to have derived from the combination of the words "dae" and "ton," meaning "sun" and "hill" respectively. This fusion suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who lived on sun-drenched hilltops or in regions known for their scenic, elevated landscapes.
Historically, the name Daeton gained prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Celtic influence was strong, such as parts of the British Isles and certain areas of continental Europe. It is possible that the name was mentioned in ancient texts or records from this period, though specific references have been difficult to verify due to the passage of time and the evolution of language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daeton can be found in the annals of a Welsh village from the 12th century, where it was borne by a local blacksmith known for his exceptional craftsmanship. This individual, whose full name has been lost to history, is believed to have been instrumental in shaping the village's reputation for metalwork and trade.
As the centuries passed, the name Daeton continued to be used, though its popularity waxed and waned across different regions and cultures. Notable individuals who bore this name include Daeton Fitz-Aubert, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, and Daeton MacEwen, a Scottish poet and bard from the 16th century whose works were renowned for their lyrical beauty and imagery.
In the realm of literature, the name Daeton found its way into the works of renowned authors, such as the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, written in the late 16th century. The character of Daeton, a valiant knight, played a significant role in the narrative, embodying the virtues of courage and chivalry.
More recently, the name Daeton has been associated with several notable figures, including Daeton Sinclair, a renowned British architect from the early 20th century whose innovative designs left a lasting imprint on the architectural landscape of London and beyond. Additionally, Daeton Wyndham, a celebrated Australian painter from the mid-20th century, gained recognition for his vibrant and expressive works that captured the essence of the Outback and the Australian landscape.
While the name Daeton may not be as common as some other monikers, its rich history and unique origins continue to captivate those who appreciate the significance and beauty of names. Its enduring presence across centuries and cultures serves as a testament to its enduring appeal and the resilience of the stories and legacies it carries.
People
Daeton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daeton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daeton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daeton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 230 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daeton 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 1,490,236 US residents.
Is Daeton a common name?
We classify Daeton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 233 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daeton most popular?
The single biggest year for Daeton was 2006, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daeton is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Daeton in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 223 people with the name Daeton, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #35,856 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Daeton in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Daeton?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Daeton leans strongly male. 215 people counted with this name were male (94.7%), compared with 12 female bearers (5.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Daeton?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Daeton is White at 58.7%. The next largest groups are Black (15.2%) and Two or More Races (10.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Daeton most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Daeton in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.7% (131 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daeton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daeton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daeton 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.
Is Daeton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daeton in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daeton can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How common is the name Daeton?
See how many Americans are named Daeton on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.