Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Daishawn since 1988
Babies named Daishawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 193 |
| 2000s | 238 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Daishawn is a modern invented name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1988, reflecting late-20th-century naming trends. It reached its highest recorded popularity in 2001, but has been on a steady decline since then, with no births recorded in recent years. The name combines the fashionable prefix 'Dai-' with Shawn, creating a distinctive sound that fits a pattern seen in similar coinages like Daijon and Dayshawn. While it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, Daishawn represents a creative, individualized approach to naming that resonates with parents seeking originality.
Daishawn is a modern invented name, formed by fusing the trendy prefix 'Dai-' (also seen in names like Daijon) with the well-established name Shawn, which itself is a variant of Sean, the Irish form of John. The name emerged in the United States during the late 20th century, reflecting a pattern of creating distinctive, melodic given names. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1988 and saw intermittent usage, with its highest recorded popularity in 2001.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dai, Shawn
Sibling names for Daishawn
Names that share Daishawn's style, for a brother or sister.

