Dajon
Every Dajon since 1980 — 1,795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dajon
Dajon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,198 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,795 American babies have been named Dajon. Its peak came in 1999, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Dajon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dajon 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 | — | — | 14 | #6,198 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,919 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #5,993 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,254 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,199 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,733 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,166 |
| 2018 | — | — | 26 | #4,012 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,696 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,354 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,920 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,669 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,424 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,035 |
| 2011 | — | — | 34 | #3,254 |
| 2010 | — | — | 50 | #2,477 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,909 |
| 2008 | — | — | 49 | #2,554 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51 | #2,479 |
| 2006 | — | — | 51 | #2,413 |
| 2005 | — | — | 49 | #2,374 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,250 |
| 2003 | — | — | 57 | #2,011 |
| 2002 | — | — | 64 | #1,793 |
| 2001 | — | — | 97 | #1,339 |
| 2000 | — | — | 84 | #1,468 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,792 | 64 | #1,495 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,443 | 44 | #1,783 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,110 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,042 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dajon in 2025?
Dajon ranked #6,198 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dajon?
1,795 babies have been named Dajon in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dajon most popular?
Dajon peaked in 1999, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Dajon a boy or girl name?
Dajon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dajon rising or falling?
Dajon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.