Holding steady.
Popularity of Daejon since 1991
Babies named Daejon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Daejon is a modern American invented name, first recorded in 1991. It has never entered the top 1,000 names, reflecting its niche appeal. Its peak year of usage was 2000, and its trajectory has remained stable since then, indicating consistent but uncommon use. The name likely blends the fashionable prefix Da- with the suffix -jon, a pattern seen in other contemporary coinages. Its top states are not available due to low numbers. Daejon offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a contemporary feel.
Daejon is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1991. It appears to be a blend of the popular prefix Da- (as in Daevon, Dwayne) and the suffix -jon (influenced by names like Jon or Dejon). The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S. and has maintained a low, stable usage since its introduction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: DJ, Jae
Variants: Daejonn, Dayjon
Sibling names for Daejon
Names that share Daejon's style, for a brother or sister.
