Daytona Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationday-TOE-nuh / /deɪˈtoʊ.nə/English; American
Meaning
English: 'Day town'; American: 'Place of the day'
Historical & Cultural Background
Daytona is primarily associated with Daytona Beach in Florida, known for its beaches and motorsport events. The name gained popularity in the United States in the 20th century, particularly due to the Daytona 500, a famous NASCAR race. It reflects a trend of place-based names becoming popular for boys.
Trend Summary
Daytona has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daytona was first seen in the United States in 1991. Daytona has ranked as high as #1281 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Daytona has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |