Dajohn
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 324 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Dajohn hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1991, with 324 total recorded births.
Dajohn is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Dajohn is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dajohn is a boy's baby name of African American origin, a creative combination of the Da- prefix with the classic name John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The Da- prefix — used in names like DaShawn, DaMarcus, and DaQuan — adds an individualized, rhythmic quality.
Dajohn carries the enduring biblical weight of John while standing as something distinctly its own. The combination reflects the African American naming tradition of honoring classic names while creating new, personalized forms. It appeared most in U.S. records during the 1990s.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Dajohn's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Dajohn follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Dajohn's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dajohn has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 62 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 133 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 116 | — |
The Story of Dajohn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Dajohn is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dajohn are most likely born between 1993 and 2013.
How rare is Dajohn?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dajohn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 2000s with 133 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dajohn by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1991–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | #8996 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12434 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12556 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9889 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12596 |
| 2015 | 6 | #10965 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9874 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7167 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6669 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8288 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6506 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7307 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8316 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8881 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5339 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5555 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4138 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6165 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5439 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4089 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2021