Daejon
Every Daejon since 1991 — 354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daejon
Daejon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1991, 354 American babies have been named Daejon. Its peak came in 2000, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daejon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daejon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,730 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,177 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,372 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,254 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,770 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,101 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,172 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,781 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,573 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,700 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,714 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3,962 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,150 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,322 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,937 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,338 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,164 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,506 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daejon in 2025?
Daejon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Daejon?
354 babies have been named Daejon in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daejon most popular?
Daejon peaked in 2000, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Daejon a boy or girl name?
Daejon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daejon rising or falling?
Daejon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.