Daezon
A potentially invented name with no confirmed meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Daezon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daezon today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daezon births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daezon. 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 Daezon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,629
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Daezon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daezon from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daezon 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 Daezon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daezon
The name Daezon is of ancient Persian origin, tracing its roots back to the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, which ruled from 550 to 330 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "daezan," meaning "defender" or "guardian." The name was initially associated with warriors and soldiers who were tasked with protecting the kingdom and its people.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daezon can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a multi-lingual inscription carved on a rock face in present-day Iran. This inscription, dating back to around 520 BC, was commissioned by Darius the Great, the fourth king of the Achaemenid Empire. It mentions a Persian nobleman named Daezon who played a crucial role in quelling a rebellion against the king.
During the Sassanid Empire, which ruled Persia from 224 to 651 AD, the name Daezon gained further prominence. It was often bestowed upon members of the nobility and military leaders who exhibited bravery and valor on the battlefield. One notable figure from this period was Daezon Vahidar, a renowned general who led the Sassanid armies to victory against the Byzantine Empire in the early 7th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Daezon appears in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The epic tells the story of a heroic warrior named Daezon who fought against the forces of evil and protected the innocent.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Daezon:
1. Daezon the Wise (c. 900 BC - 850 BC), a Persian philosopher and scholar renowned for his teachings on ethics and virtue.
2. Daezon Khosrow (c. 570 AD - 628 AD), a Sassanid prince and military commander who led successful campaigns against the Byzantine Empire.
3. Daezon al-Katib (c. 1050 AD - 1120 AD), a Persian calligrapher and poet who is celebrated for his contributions to the art of calligraphy.
4. Daezon Khan (c. 1520 AD - 1580 AD), a Persian military leader and governor who played a significant role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire.
5. Daezon Mirza (c. 1700 AD - 1760 AD), a Persian nobleman and diplomat who served as an ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Nader Shah.
While the name Daezon has its roots in ancient Persia, it has also been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and influence.
People
Daezon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daezon 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
Daezon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daezon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daezon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Daezon a common name?
We classify Daezon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daezon most popular?
The single biggest year for Daezon was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daezon is about 20 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 Daezon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daezon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daezon 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 Daezon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daezon 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 Daezon 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 the name Daezon?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Daezon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.