Holding steady.
Popularity of Dajohn since 1991
Babies named Dajohn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 133 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Dajohn first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1991, a modern coinage typical of the creative naming practices within African American communities. The name combines the prefix 'Da-' with the traditional name John, achieving its peak popularity in 2003. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, never entering the top 1,000 names. Dajohn is one of many similar constructions like Dajuan and Dajon that emerged during the late 20th century. While no specific top states are recorded for Dajohn, its pattern of use mirrors broader trends in the 2000s decade. The name is predominantly given to boys, reflecting a style that values distinctiveness and phonetic appeal.
Dajohn is a modern coinage, typical of the late 20th-century African American naming tradition that combines the fashionable prefix 'Da-' with the classic name John. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991 and saw peak usage in 2003. The name reflects a trend of creating distinctive, phonetically appealing names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: DJ, John, Johnny
Sibling names for Dajohn
Names that share Dajohn's style, for a brother or sister.
