Daijon
About Daijon
Daijon is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Deon or Dijon, or it could blend elements from multiple naming traditions. As a contemporary creation, Daijon exemplifies the trend of distinctive, sonorous names that emerged in American naming practices during the late 20th century. While relatively uncommon, Daijon has maintained a steady but modest presence in the United States since the 1990s. The name carries a melodic quality with its two-syllable structure and smooth sound transition. Daijon projects an image of individuality, strength, and modern sensibility.
Pronounced DAY-john.
As of October 2026, Daijon ranked #9090 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2265 in 1997.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,448 | 22 | 12.7 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |