Dayan
Every Dayan since 1968 — 746 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dayan
Dayan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,867 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 746 American babies have been named Dayan — about 73% boys and 27% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Dayan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dayan 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 | 5 | #15,483 | 28 | #3,867 |
| 2024 | — | — | 41 | #3,006 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,029 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,889 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,396 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,574 |
| 2019 | — | — | 17 | #5,392 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,637 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,113 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,253 | 20 | #4,822 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,350 | 18 | #5,108 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,215 | 16 | #5,535 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,269 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,443 | 21 | #4,578 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,590 | 8 | #8,941 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,498 | 10 | #7,715 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,724 | 12 | #6,895 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,222 | 25 | #4,055 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,975 | 10 | #7,725 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,191 | 14 | #5,854 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,611 | 17 | #4,872 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,845 | 22 | #4,040 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,113 | 13 | #5,627 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,679 | 10 | #6,647 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,422 | 10 | #6,565 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,100 | 10 | #6,423 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,026 |
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Famous people named Dayan
- Dayan Khan Politician · 1464–1517
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dayan in 2025?
Dayan ranked #3,867 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dayan?
746 babies have been named Dayan in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dayan most popular?
Dayan peaked in 2024, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Dayan a boy or girl name?
Dayan is used for both: about 27% of babies named Dayan have been girls and 73% boys.
Is the name Dayan rising or falling?
Dayan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dayan?
Well-known people named Dayan include Dayan Khan (politician).