Daceon
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "skillful fighter" or "brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Daceon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daceon today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daceon births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daceon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Daceon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,594
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Daceon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daceon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daceon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daceon
The name Daceon has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BCE. It is derived from the Aramaic root word "dak," meaning "to be pure" or "to be righteous." The name was likely first used by Aramaic-speaking communities in regions such as Syria, Iraq, and parts of modern-day Turkey.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Daceon can be found in the Aramaic version of the Book of Daniel, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE. In this text, Daceon is mentioned as the name of a minor character who serves in the court of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar.
During the early centuries of the Christian era, the name Daceon gained popularity among certain Christian communities in the Middle East, particularly those with Aramaic or Syriac roots. This was likely due to the name's connotation of purity and righteousness, which resonated with Christian values.
In the 5th century CE, a Christian scholar and theologian named Daceon of Edessa emerged as a prominent figure in the Syriac intellectual tradition. He was known for his commentaries on the works of Aristotle and his contributions to the fields of logic and philosophy.
Another notable figure with the name Daceon was a 7th-century Syriac monk and poet from the region of modern-day Iraq. He is remembered for his religious poetry and hymns, which were widely circulated among Syriac Christian communities.
In the 9th century, a Syriac physician and philosopher named Daceon bar Sarjun gained recognition for his medical treatises and his work in translating and preserving ancient Greek philosophical texts.
While the name Daceon has its roots in the Middle Eastern and Syriac Christian traditions, it has also been used in various other cultural contexts throughout history. For instance, there are records of a Daceon who served as a military commander in the Byzantine Empire during the 11th century.
It is worth noting that the name Daceon, while historically significant, has been relatively uncommon in modern times, especially outside of certain Middle Eastern and Syriac Christian communities. However, its rich heritage and meaningful connotations have ensured that it remains a part of the diverse tapestry of human names.
People
Daceon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daceon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daceon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daceon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daceon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Daceon a common name?
We classify Daceon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daceon most popular?
The single biggest year for Daceon was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daceon is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daceon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daceon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daceon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daceon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daceon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daceon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Daceon as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.