Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Daion

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#4,815 (2003)

Total Babies

247

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2023

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#4815

Peak Rank

247

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Daion

Daion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 16 Daions were born — ranking #4,815 that year. As of 2026, Daion ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 247 Daions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Daion

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Daion

What does the name Daion mean?

Daion is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Daion in 2026?

In 2026, Daion ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Daion most popular?

Daion reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #4,815 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Daion a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Daion?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daion include Elver, Bren, Mehul. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Daion

Daion is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 247 births in the dataset. Daion's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #4,815. Use the chart and map above to compare Daion'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.