Jayton is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of American origin, composed of the elements 'Jay', meaning 'victory' or 'triumphed', and 'Ton', a variant of 'Tone'. It was popularized in recent decades, with its usage peaking in the late 20th century. Jayton is not attached to any specific saint or historical figure, allowing it to stand independently as a modern choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
The name Jayton experienced a slow start with only two years showing more than five births each between 1983 and 1995. However, it gained significant popularity from 1996 onwards, peaking at 56 births in the year 2000. The popularity of the name has since fluctuated but remained relatively high until 2014, after which it began to decline, reaching its lowest point with only 14 births in 2019 and 2021. Overall, Jayton was given to a total of 900 newborns between 1983 and 2023.