Dajaun

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 314 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Dajaun is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 314 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Dajaun is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Dajaun is a boy's baby name of African American origin, a variant of DaJuan — combining the Da- prefix with Juan, the Spanish form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The Da- prefix adds a distinctive, rhythmic quality to the classic Spanish given name.

Dajaun carries the enduring spiritual warmth of John's meaning while standing as something distinctly its own. It belongs to the tradition of Da- names — DaShawn, DaMarcus, DaJuan — that honor classical or traditional roots while claiming a fresh American identity. Most common in U.S. records during the 1990s.

EtymologyShow more

Dajaun is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.

In the U.S., Dajaun has been recorded as a boy's name since 1980, with 314 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

314

Total births

Since 1980

1999

Peak year

18 births

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Popularity Over Time

Dajaun has 32+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.

First appeared: 1980Peak: 1999 (18 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dajaun
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	6	#10890	▼
2010s	34	#10488	▼
2000s	117	#6605	—
1990s	119	#5062	▲
1980s	38	#5931	—

The Story of Dajaun

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 1999, Dajaun is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dajaun are most likely born between 1989 and 2009.

How rare is Dajaun?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dajaun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1990s with 119 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Dajaun by the numbers

Would fill 7 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(32 years, 1980–2020)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dajaun
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2020	6	#10890	+1 (20.0%)
2017	5	#12692	-2 (-28.6%)
2013	7	#9873	+2 (40.0%)
2012	5	#12660	-3 (-37.5%)
2011	8	#8930	-1 (-11.1%)
2010	9	#8287	-5 (-35.7%)
2009	14	#6163	+2 (16.7%)
2008	12	#6839	+4 (50.0%)
2007	8	#9080	-1 (-11.1%)
2006	9	#8128	-8 (-47.1%)
2005	17	#4865	+6 (54.5%)
2004	11	#6617	0
2003	11	#6341	+1 (10.0%)
2002	10	#6635	0
2001	10	#6551	-5 (-33.3%)
2000	15	#4828	-3 (-16.7%)
1999	18	#4014	+4 (28.6%)
1998	14	#4690	+2 (16.7%)
1997	12	#5013	-2 (-14.3%)
1996	14	#4427	+5 (55.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dajaun a boy's or girl's name?

Dajaun is primarily a boy's name.

When was Dajaun most popular?

Dajaun reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 18 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Dajaun?

Dajaun is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 314 babies in the U.S. since 1980. Its peak was in 1999.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2020