boy's name
Dainton
DAYN-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 294
Dainton is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 46 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dainton Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 150 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 8 |
How Popular Is Dainton?
In 2022, Dainton was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dainton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dainton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dainton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dainton
- English DAYN-tun
Sibling Names for Dainton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dainton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dainton
How popular is the name Dainton?
In 2022, Dainton was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Dainton a girl's or a boy's name?
Dainton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dainton?
Dainton has 2 syllables.
When was Dainton most popular?
Dainton peaked in 2009, when 46 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.