Daiceon
A variation of "Daikin", potentially of Japanese origin meaning "great excellence".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Daiceon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daiceon today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daiceon births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daiceon. 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 Daiceon. 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
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,016
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Daiceon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daiceon 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 Daiceon 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 Daiceon
The name Daiceon has its roots in the ancient Celtic language, originating in the region known as Gaul, which encompassed modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of Germany. It dates back to the 5th century BCE, during the height of Celtic civilization in Europe. The name is derived from the Celtic words "dai" meaning "to shine" and "ceon" meaning "leader" or "chieftain."
In ancient Celtic mythology, Daiceon was the name of a powerful druid and renowned warrior. He was said to possess the ability to control the elements and was revered for his wisdom and bravery. References to Daiceon can be found in several ancient Celtic texts, including the Book of Invasions and the Mabinogion.
The earliest recorded example of the name Daiceon dates back to the 6th century CE, when it was mentioned in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient chronicle documenting the history of Ireland. Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Daiceon.
One of the most famous was Daiceon mac Cáirbre, a legendary Irish king who ruled in the 6th century CE. He was renowned for his military prowess and his efforts to unite the various Celtic tribes under his reign.
Another notable figure was Daiceon the Bard, a renowned Welsh poet and storyteller who lived in the 12th century. His works played a significant role in preserving Celtic folklore and traditions.
In the 14th century, Daiceon de Normandie was a French nobleman and crusader who fought alongside King Richard I in the Third Crusade. He was celebrated for his valor and chivalry on the battlefield.
During the 16th century, Daiceon O'Donnell was an Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Donnell clan. He was a fierce defender of Irish sovereignty against English rule and played a pivotal role in the Nine Years' War.
In the 18th century, Daiceon Macleod was a Scottish soldier and adventurer who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was known for his bravery and was awarded numerous medals for his service.
While the name Daiceon has fallen out of common usage in modern times, it remains a significant part of Celtic history and culture, serving as a reminder of the rich traditions and heritage of the ancient Celtic peoples.
People
Daiceon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daiceon 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
Daiceon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daiceon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daiceon 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 Daiceon a common name?
We classify Daiceon 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 Daiceon most popular?
The single biggest year for Daiceon was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daiceon is about 11 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 Daiceon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daiceon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daiceon 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 Daiceon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daiceon 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 Daiceon 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 share the name Daiceon?
You can see how many Americans are named Daiceon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.