Daijon
Every Daijon since 1989 — 760 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daijon
Daijon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,090 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 760 American babies have been named Daijon. Its peak came in 2000, when 39 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 Daijon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daijon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,090 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,534 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #9,959 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,037 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,068 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,450 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,275 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,420 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,861 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,108 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,098 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,102 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,838 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,919 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,910 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,387 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34 | #3,284 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,666 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36 | #3,146 |
| 2006 | — | — | 26 | #3,806 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27 | #3,549 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20 | #4,295 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36 | #2,742 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28 | #3,199 |
| 2001 | — | — | 31 | #2,944 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,439 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,581 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daijon in 2025?
Daijon ranked #9,090 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daijon?
760 babies have been named Daijon in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daijon most popular?
Daijon peaked in 2000, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Daijon a boy or girl name?
Daijon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daijon rising or falling?
Daijon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.