Dayshawn
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,672 in 1997
11 babies were named Dayshawn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 898 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dayshawn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dayshawn, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dayshawn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDayshawn first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #1,672. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDayshawn was 4.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 37,736 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendDayshawn has slipped 898 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Dayshawn
Dayshawn is a boy name of American origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-awn”. US birth records list Dayshawn for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 42 of those 46 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #1,672 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.5 | 288,184 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 45,228 boys |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,329 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 94,162 boys |
| 2020s | 7.7 | 129,590 boys |
Other spellings of Dayshawn
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Dayshawn
What is the origin of the name Dayshawn?
Dayshawn has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dayshawn a boy or girl name?
Dayshawn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dayshawn?
Dayshawn ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#1,672).