Dajon
Dajon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Gift of God; modern blend.
Origin and history
Dajon is a modern American name created by blending popular phonetic elements, likely inspired by names like DaJuan or John. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States and has maintained steady, niche usage. It is typically pronounced day-JOHN or day-JAHN.
Popularity in the United States
1,725 babies in the United States have been named Dajon since 1880. It ranks #3067 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.7 %)
- MI (18 %)
- NY (13.2 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- VA (4.6 %)
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 | 100 |
| 1990-2000 | 699 |
| 2000-2010 | 594 |
| 2010-2019 | 242 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Fun facts
- Dajon was created by combining the prefix 'Da-' with the traditional name John or its phonetic variations.
- The name gained visibility in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s as modern prefixing naming styles grew.