Daijon
Daijon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention; possibly inspired by the French city Dijon or the name DeJuan.
Origin and history
Daijon is a modern American name, likely created as a creative variant of names like Dejon, DeJuan, or Dijon. It gained usage in the late 20th century in the United States and remains a unique choice. Today, it sees steady, modest use for boys across the country.
Popularity in the United States
755 babies in the United States have been named Daijon since 1880. It ranks #3921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40 %)
- MI (40 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 187 |
| 2000-2010 | 306 |
| 2010-2019 | 192 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Fun facts
- Daijon emerged in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of invented phonetic names in the United States.