Jayton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-ton / /ˈdʒeɪ.tən/English; American
Meaning
Derived from 'Jay' combined with the suffix '-ton', meaning 'Jay's town' or 'Jay's settlement'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Jayton is a modern name that has emerged in the United States. It combines the name 'Jay', which can refer to the jaybird or be a diminutive of names like Jason, with the suffix '-ton', commonly used in English place names. The '-ton' suffix often indicates a town or settlement, giving the name a geographical connotation. As a relatively recent creation, it reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique and blended names.
Trend Summary
Jayton has seen a rise in popularity in the United States in recent years, reflecting a trend towards unique and modern names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jaiton
- Jayten
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jayton was first seen in the United States in 1983. Jayton has ranked as high as #1227 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Jayton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jayton (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 16 |