Daewon
A masculine Korean name meaning "great one" or "outstanding".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Daewon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daewon today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daewon births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daewon. 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 Daewon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,686
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Daewon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daewon 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 Daewon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daewon
The name Daewon has its origins rooted in the Korean language and culture. It is derived from the combination of two words: "dae," meaning "great" or "big," and "won," which translates to "source" or "origin." Together, the name Daewon can be interpreted as "great origin" or "great source."
The earliest known historical reference to the name Daewon can be traced back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392 CE) in Korea. During this period, it was not uncommon for individuals to adopt names that reflected their aspirations, virtues, or familial connections. The name Daewon may have been bestowed upon individuals who were born into influential families or those who were expected to achieve great things in their lifetime.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Daewon was a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the late Goryeo Dynasty, around the 13th century CE. While his exact birth and death dates are uncertain, his works and contributions to the literary arts of the time have been well-documented.
In the 15th century, during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897 CE), a prominent statesman and military leader named Daewon Kim played a significant role in defending the Korean peninsula against foreign invasions. His strategic prowess and loyalty to the kingdom earned him a place in the annals of Korean history.
Another notable figure who bore the name Daewon was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 16th century CE. He was renowned for his calligraphy skills and his dedication to preserving ancient Buddhist texts. His artworks and writings are still revered and studied by scholars and practitioners of Buddhism.
In the 19th century, a Korean artist and painter named Daewon Lee gained recognition for his intricate landscape paintings and depictions of everyday life. His works are considered treasures of Korean cultural heritage and can be found in museums and private collections around the world.
While the name Daewon may not be as widely used in contemporary times, its rich historical significance and the legacy of those who have carried it throughout the centuries continue to resonate within Korean culture and tradition.
People
Daewon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daewon 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
Daewon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daewon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daewon 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Daewon a common name?
We classify Daewon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daewon most popular?
The single biggest year for Daewon was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daewon is about 10 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 Daewon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daewon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daewon 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 Daewon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daewon 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 Daewon 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 Daewon 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.