Dayshawn
Every Dayshawn since 1980 — 1,361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dayshawn
Dayshawn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,301 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,361 American babies have been named Dayshawn. Its peak came in 2005, when 71 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 Dayshawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dayshawn 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 | — | — | 11 | #7,301 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,897 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,719 |
| 2022 | — | — | 16 | #5,682 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,099 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,379 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,502 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,313 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,585 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,259 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,800 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,574 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,086 |
| 2012 | — | — | 29 | #3,633 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,131 |
| 2010 | — | — | 39 | #2,973 |
| 2009 | — | — | 55 | #2,358 |
| 2008 | — | — | 67 | #2,068 |
| 2007 | — | — | 56 | #2,311 |
| 2006 | — | — | 62 | #2,111 |
| 2005 | — | — | 71 | #1,819 |
| 2004 | — | — | 61 | #1,979 |
| 2003 | — | — | 60 | #1,942 |
| 2002 | — | — | 53 | #2,050 |
| 2001 | — | — | 45 | #2,254 |
| 2000 | — | — | 52 | #1,973 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,977 | 49 | #1,783 |
| 1990 | — | — | 26 | #2,566 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,684 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dayshawn in 2025?
Dayshawn ranked #7,301 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dayshawn?
1,361 babies have been named Dayshawn in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dayshawn most popular?
Dayshawn peaked in 2005, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Dayshawn a boy or girl name?
Dayshawn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dayshawn rising or falling?
Dayshawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.