Dajon
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,711 recorded births. Also given to 70 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Dajon tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 1,711 recorded births and a peak of 98 in 1999, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The solid, balanced ending gives Dajon a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Dajon ranks #6896 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Dajon is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a modern invented name blending the popular Da- prefix (common in African American naming) with the French-influenced -jon, a form of John from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Dajon has the rhythmic, distinctive quality of African American creative naming — taking familiar elements and combining them into something fresh, strong, and entirely its own.
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In the American context, Dajon is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1980–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Dajon is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #6896), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dajon was #2250 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6896, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 76 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 242 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 594 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 699 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 100 | — |
The Story of Dajon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1999, Dajon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dajon are most likely born between 1989 and 2009.
How rare is Dajon?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Dajon — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1990s with 699 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dajon by the numbers
- Would fill 36 school buses
- Meeting one Dajon per day would take 4.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1980–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #6896 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5991 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5251 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7195 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4732 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6162 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4012 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7692 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4352 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4919 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7667 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3424 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4035 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3254 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2476 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2909 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2554 |
| 2007 | 51 | #2479 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2413 |
| 2005 | 49 | #2374 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Dajon as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Dajon has also been given to 70 girls in the U.S. since 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2024