Boy · #7,510 in 2026

Daijon

Current Rank
#7,510
Peak Rank
#2,258 (2000)
Total Babies
764
5-Yr Trend
-34%
1994
First Year
1994
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#13429
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Daijon

Daijon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 39 Daijons were born — ranking #2,425 that year. As of 2026, Daijon ranks #7,510 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-34%). In total, more than 764 Daijons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Daijon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daijon 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 Daijon

What does the name Daijon mean?
Daijon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Daijon in 2026?
In 2026, Daijon ranks #7,510 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Daijon most popular?
Daijon reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #2,258 that year with 39 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Daijon most popular?
Daijon has historically been most popular in Michigan, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Daijon.
Is Daijon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Daijon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Daijon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daijon include Cordel, Zeandre, Idus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Daijon

Daijon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 764 births in the dataset. Daijon's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #2,258. Use the chart and map above to compare Daijon'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.