How Many People Are Named Dayshawn?

Complete statistics for the name Dayshawn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dayshawn
Very Rare
American, modern coined name

Dayshawn is a very rare name, with only 1,323 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 249,521 Americans. It peaked in 2005 with 71 births and most people named Dayshawn are under 30.

~1,323
Living in US
1 in 249,521
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern invented name combining the prefix 'Day' with 'Shawn', loosely meaning 'God is gracious by day' or 'gift of the day'.
🌐
Origin
American, modern coined name
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Energetic Charismatic Expressive
5
Life Path Number

The life path number 5 is all about freedom, adventure, and adaptability. People connected to this number tend to be curious, versatile, and drawn to new experiences and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,485
Worldwide Bearers
#720,105
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,323
🇬🇾 Guyana
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,318 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
1,015
Would be under 30 (75%)
335
Would be 30–60 (25%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,350 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
52

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dayshawn Through the Generations

The name Dayshawn has a unique story, with only 1,323 people living in the US today, despite 1,350 total births across all time. This means the name has seen a significant decline since its peak in 2005 when 71 babies were named Dayshawn. The majority, 75%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name. Interestingly, while the name was once more common, the current population of living Dayshawns is quite small, highlighting its rarity. The age distribution shows a clear skew towards younger individuals, with none over 60, suggesting the name has been less popular in recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 188
Michigan 32
Ohio 27
Pennsylvania 23
Maryland 22
Louisiana 19
California 17
New Jersey 12
Virginia 6
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Dayshawn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dayshawn's American, modern coined name roots

📄 About the Name Dayshawn

How Many People Have the Name Dayshawn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,323 people in the United States currently share the name Dayshawn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 249,521 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dayshawn a Common or Rare Name?

Dayshawn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dayshawn Mean?

Dayshawn means "A modern invented name combining the prefix 'Day' with 'Shawn', loosely meaning 'God is gracious by day' or 'gift of the day'." and comes from American, modern coined name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dayshawn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Dayshawn Most Popular?

The name Dayshawn reached peak popularity in 2005, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dayshawn?

Approximately 1,323 people named Dayshawn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,350. That works out to roughly 1 in 249,521 Americans.

Is Dayshawn a rare name?

Dayshawn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 249,521 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dayshawn mean?

Dayshawn means "A modern invented name combining the prefix 'Day' with 'Shawn', loosely meaning 'God is gracious by day' or 'gift of the day'." and comes from American, modern coined name origins.

Is Dayshawn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dayshawn are male and 0% are female.

When was Dayshawn most popular?

Dayshawn peaked in 2005 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,323
All-Time Births1,350
1 in X1 in 249,521
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2005
World Rank#720,105
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.