Boy · #6,151 in 2026

Jayton

Jayton is a city in and the county seat of Kent County, Texas, United States. It is located in the northeastern portion of the county, and the population was 511 as of the 2020 census.

Current Rank
#6,151
Peak Rank
#1,875 (2000)
Total Babies
945
5-Yr Trend
-31%
1983
First Year
2026
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#1875
Peak Rank
945
Total Count
42
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jayton

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jayton is a city in and the county seat of Kent County, Texas, United States. It is located in the northeastern portion of the county, and the population was 511 as of the 2020 census.

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Origin & history
Jayton's history begins in the 1880s. Originally known as "Jay Flat", it was established two miles northeast of its present location and named after a local ranching family. A post office was granted in 1886, and Daniel Jay served as the community's first postmaster. In 1907, the townsite was moved to its present location for improved proximity to rail service , and it was officially renamed "Jayton" later that same year. The community's first newspaper, the Jayton Herald , was established the following year, and the city incorporated in February 1910. By 1925, Jayton was home to 750 residents

The Story of Jayton

Jayton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 56 Jaytons were born — ranking #1,875 that year. As of 2026, Jayton ranks #6,151 for baby boys with 14 births, falling sharply (-31%). In total, more than 945 Jaytons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Jayton

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Jim W. Corder (1929–1998), a scholar of rhetoric.
  • Weldon Myrick (1938-2014), American Steel Guitar player.

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Names that sound like Jayton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jayton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jayton

What does the name Jayton mean?
Jayton is a city in and the county seat of Kent County, Texas, United States. It is located in the northeastern portion of the county, and the population was 511 as of the 2020 census.
How popular is Jayton in 2026?
In 2026, Jayton ranks #6,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Jayton most popular?
Jayton reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #1,875 that year with 56 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jayton most popular?
Jayton has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jayton.
Is Jayton a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jayton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jayton?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jayton include Linnie, Lemoyne, Satoshi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jayton

Jayton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 945 births in the dataset. Jayton's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #1,875. Use the chart and map above to compare Jayton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.