Dajon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAY-jawn / /deɪˈdʒɒn/American; African American
Meaning
American: variant of Dijon; African American: derived from a modern name
Historical & Cultural Background
Dajon is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a creative variation of the name Dijon, which is associated with the French city known for its mustard. The name reflects a trend of unique and personalized naming practices in contemporary culture.
Trend Summary
Dajon has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dajohn
- Dajoné
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dajon was first seen in the United States in 1980. Dajon has ranked as high as #1200 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, New York, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Dajon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dajon (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 44 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 63 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 82 |
| 1997 | 86 |
| 1998 | 81 |
| 1999 | 98 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 97 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 51 |
| 2007 | 51 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 |