Total births
33
Boys' name · since 1985
Daytron
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 33 babies named Daytron, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 33
- total births
- 1985–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
33 boys have been named Daytron since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Daytron recorded 33 times among boys since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2006.
- 33 total births
- 1985–2006 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
33 boys have been named Daytron since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2006.
- 33
- total births
- 1985–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Daytron was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
7 babies were named Daytron in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Daytron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daytron splits its recorded history at 1995: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daytron at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Daytron popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2006
- Peak year (1988)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Daytron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Daytron's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Daytron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 17 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daytron? ▼
33 babies have been named Daytron since 1985. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1988 with 7 births.
When was Daytron most popular? ▼
Daytron was most popular in the 1980s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Daytron been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daytron since 1985 -- 22 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Daytron? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dayton, Daylen, Dayne, Daylon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Daytron's data
- Daytron's decade-level peak was the 1980s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daytron
Nearby Names Like Daytron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daytron
Dayton Boy
#1181 15,759 births
Daylen Boy
#1348 3,986 births
Dayne Boy
#4731 3,885 births
Daylon Boy
#2242 3,284 births
Daylan Boy
#2325 2,829 births
Compare Daytron side by side: Daytron vs Dayton Daytron vs Daylen Daytron vs Dayne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daytron: Baby Name Since 1985 - 33 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daytron. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daytron draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.