boys' name · peaked 2000

Dayon

Every Dayon since 1975 — 759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#8,410
among boys
Babies in 2025
9
named Dayon
Peak year
2000
43 babies
All-time total
759
since 1975

The story of Dayon

Dayon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,410 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1975, 759 American babies have been named Dayon. Its peak came in 2000, when 43 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 Dayon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Dayon 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 9 #8,410
2024 11 #7,363
2023
2022 15 #5,934
2021 10 #7,734
2020 11 #7,143
2019 10 #7,768
2018 14 #6,114
2017 17 #5,343
2016 10 #7,726
2015 11 #7,173
2014 16 #5,536
2013 10 #7,653
2012 16 #5,532
2011 21 #4,537
2010 17 #5,300
2009 20 #4,787
2008 30 #3,576
2007 34 #3,272
2006 29 #3,539
2005 23 #3,964
2004 24 #3,758
2003 27 #3,378
2002 26 #3,376
2001 5 #15,951 29 #3,079
2000 43 #2,261
1995 7 #7,172
1990 7 #6,573
1985 9 #4,407
1980 5 #6,463
1975 6 #4,941
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Dayon in 2025?

Dayon ranked #8,410 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Dayon?

759 babies have been named Dayon in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Dayon most popular?

Dayon peaked in 2000, when 43 newborns received the name.

Is Dayon a boy or girl name?

Dayon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Dayon rising or falling?

Dayon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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