Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Daejon

Name: Popularity of the name Daejon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Daejon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#3,150 (2000)

Total Babies

354

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2022

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#3150

Peak Rank

354

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Daejon

Daejon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 27 Daejons were born — ranking #3,150 that year. As of 2026, Daejon ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 354 Daejons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Daejon

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

Daemon
Daewon
Daejeon
Taejon
Donjon
Dudgeon
Deshawn
Dungeon
Deejay
Dijon
Dation
Daikon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Daejon

What does the name Daejon mean?

Daejon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Daejon in 2026?

In 2026, Daejon ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Daejon most popular?

Daejon reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #3,150 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Daejon most popular?

Daejon has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Daejon.

Is Daejon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Daejon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Daejon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daejon include Finnis, Ulyess, Generoso. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Daejon

Daejon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 354 births in the dataset. Daejon's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #3,150. Use the chart and map above to compare Daejon'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.