The nameChayton
Chayton is an American name often said to come from the Lakota language.
- Boy's name
- American
Meaning
Chayton is often said to mean "falcon" in Lakota, though this is hard to confirm.
Origin
American.
History
In the United States Chayton reached 1288th place in 2001.
Popularity of the name Chayton
Chayton in the United States
Chayton was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 772 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Chayton. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Chayton in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Chayton
Names from the same generation as Chayton, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chayton mean?
Chayton is often said to mean "falcon" in Lakota, though this is hard to confirm.
What is the origin of the name Chayton?
American.
Is Chayton a girl's or a boy's name?
Chayton is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Chayton?
In 2024, Chayton was the 4392nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 24 births.
What are good sibling names for Chayton?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Dena, Jennah, Dyani and Zeinab for a sister, Antwan, Willy, Aleksandar and Hubert for a brother.