Deighton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Deighton means 'farmstead by the dyke' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Deighton
Deighton is an English surname derived from the Old English word 'dīc-tūn', meaning 'farmstead by the dyke'. It refers to someone who lived near or worked at a farm near a dyke or ditch. The surname has its roots in Yorkshire and was originally used to identify the people from Deighton village. It is a name that signifies a connection to the land and agricultural practices.
Popularity of the Name Deighton
The popularity for the name Deighton peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 7 births, which ranked number 22,694 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Deighton had the most male births in 2014 with 7, which ranked number 9,634 out of 14,070 male names. The number of births for the name Deighton has declined sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Deighton has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Deighton
- 10 Year Trend of Deighton: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Deighton: -100.00%
Popularity of Deighton by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Deighton. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Deighton in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Deighton is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Deighton
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