Daytona
A name of uncertain origin, perhaps from Native American languages.
Name Census estimates that about 952 living Americans carry the first name Daytona. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 74.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Daytona today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daytona births was 2005 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daytona. 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
952
~ 1 in 360,036 Americans
Peak year
2005
60 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,450
Tracked since 1985
Gender
Gender distribution for Daytona
Daytona is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 968 total registrations, 244 (25.2%) were male and 724 (74.8%) were female.
Daytona as a male name
- Ranked #11,186 in 2022
- 6 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2001 (18 births)
Daytona as a female name
- Ranked #10,450 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (46 births)
Popularity
Daytona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daytona from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 447 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
Daytona 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 Daytona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daytonas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daytona
The given name Daytona is a relatively modern name, originating in the 20th century. It is believed to have been inspired by the city of Daytona Beach in Florida, United States. The city is known for hosting the famous Daytona 500 NASCAR race, which is one of the most prestigious and widely watched auto racing events in the world.
The name Daytona does not have any direct linguistic roots or etymology from ancient languages. It is a portmanteau, combining the words "day" and "tona," which is a contracted form of the Spanish word "tono," meaning "tone" or "sound." This combination likely refers to the thunderous roar of the high-powered racing cars that compete in the Daytona 500.
While the name itself does not have any historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and attention-grabbing name, particularly in the United States.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Daytona being used as a given name was in the late 20th century. Here are five notable individuals with the first name Daytona throughout history:
1. Daytona Brooke, an American singer and songwriter born in 1988, known for her work in the country music genre.
2. Daytona Lyder, an American professional wrestler and former TNA Knockout born in 1982.
3. Daytona Everett, an American actress and model born in 1991, best known for her roles in independent films and TV shows.
4. Daytona Blue, an American author and poet born in 1975, known for her works exploring themes of identity and self-discovery.
5. Daytona Diaz, an American entrepreneur and business owner born in 1980, who founded a successful line of eco-friendly apparel and accessories.
It's worth noting that while the name Daytona has gained some popularity, it is still considered relatively uncommon and unique, particularly outside of the United States.
People
Daytona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daytona 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
Daytona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daytona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 952 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daytona 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 360,036 US residents.
Is Daytona a common name?
We classify Daytona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 968 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daytona most popular?
The single biggest year for Daytona was 2005, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daytona is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daytona a female name?
Yes, 74.8% of people registered as Daytona in the SSA data are female. 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.