George Dayton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

George Dayton — farmer
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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George Dayton is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name George is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England. The surname Dayton: Surname Alston G. Dayton (1857–1920), West Virginia congressman Charles W. Dayton (1846–1910), American politician and judge from New York Danny Dayton (1923–1999), American actor Douglas Dayton (1924–2013), American businessman and philanthropist Elias Dayton (1737–1807), Colonel and father of Jonathan and builder of Fort Dayton George Dayton (1857–1938), American entrepreneur and founder of Dayton's department store Howard Dayton (born 1943), American chief executives James Dayton (born 1988), English footballer Jesse Dayton, American musician Jesse C. George is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.4 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name George reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: George

Meaning: farmer

Greek

From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.

Surname: Dayton

English

Surname Alston G. Dayton (1857–1920), West Virginia congressman Charles W. Dayton (1846–1910), American politician and judge from New York Danny Dayton (1923–1999), American actor Douglas Dayton (1924–2013), American businessman and philanthropist Elias Dayton (1737–1807), Colonel and father of Jonathan and builder of Fort Dayton George Dayton (1857–1938), American entrepreneur and founder of Dayton's department store Howard Dayton (born 1943), American chief executives James Dayton (born 1988), English footballer Jesse Dayton, American musician Jesse C.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name George is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name George by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name George has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Georg
  • Giorgio
  • Jorge
  • Jürgen
  • Georges
  • Yuri

Notable People Named George Dayton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for George Dayton:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name George?
The first name George originates from Greek. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.
When was George most popular?
The name George reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dayton?
The surname Dayton originates from English. Surname Alston G. Dayton (1857–1920), West Virginia congressman Charles W. Dayton (1846–1910), American politician and judge from New York Danny Dayton (1923–1999), American actor Douglas Dayton (1924–2013), American businessman and philanthropist Elias Dayton (1737–1807), Colonel and father of Jonathan and builder of Fort Dayton George Dayton (1857–1938), American entrepreneur and founder of Dayton's department store Howard Dayton (born 1943), American chief executives James Dayton (born 1988), English footballer Jesse Dayton, American musician Jesse C.
What are the origins of the name George Dayton?
The name George Dayton combines two different traditions: the first name George has Greek roots, while the surname Dayton originates from English.
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