Dayshaun
Every Dayshaun since 1992 — 375 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dayshaun
Dayshaun is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1992, 375 American babies have been named Dayshaun. Its peak came in 2006, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Dayshaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dayshaun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,646 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,638 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,328 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,311 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,942 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,432 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,868 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,938 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,938 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,321 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2,337 |
| 2004 | 34 | #2,960 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,653 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,195 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,527 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,004 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,029 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dayshaun in 2025?
Dayshaun did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dayshaun?
375 babies have been named Dayshaun in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dayshaun most popular?
Dayshaun peaked in 2006, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Dayshaun a boy or girl name?
Dayshaun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dayshaun rising or falling?
Dayshaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.