Dajoun
A boy's name of Spanish origin with 46 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Dajoun is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1991 to 2001, Dajoun has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Dajoun is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dajoun is a boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a phonetic spelling of DeJuan or Da Juan — combining the prefix Da- with the Spanish form of John, Juan, from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The De-/Da- prefix construction is a well-established element of African American naming creativity.
Dajoun is rare in SSA records. Its two-syllable sound carries a smooth, relaxed confidence — a name with deep multicultural roots in both Spanish and African American naming traditions.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Dajoun is rooted in the Spanish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1991 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Dajoun’s rarity (46 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dajoun has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 31 | — |
The Story of Dajoun
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Dajoun is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dajoun are most likely born between 1991 and 2001.
How rare is Dajoun?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dajoun 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 1990s with 31 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1991–2001)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | #8491 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7581 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10224 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9913 |
| 1997 | 9 | #6191 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9128 |
| 1991 | 7 | #6654 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2001