Daikwon
Of uncertain origin, potentially Korean, possibly meaning "great leader" or "great ruler."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Daikwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daikwon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daikwon births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daikwon. 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 Daikwon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,909
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Daikwon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daikwon 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 Daikwon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daikwon
The given name Daikwon is believed to have originated from the Korean language, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Korean civilizations that flourished on the Korean Peninsula. The name is thought to be derived from the combination of two Korean words: "dai," meaning "great" or "grand," and "kwon," which can be translated as "power" or "authority."
In the early days of Korean history, names were often imbued with symbolic meanings and aspirations, reflecting the cultural values and beliefs of the time. The name Daikwon likely carried connotations of strength, leadership, and respect, as it embodied the ideals of possessing great power and authority.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient Korean texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots suggest it may have been used by noble families or those in positions of influence within Korean society. The earliest recorded instances of the name Daikwon can be traced back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392 CE), a period of cultural and artistic flourishing in Korean history.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Daikwon. One of the earliest recorded figures was Daikwon Kim (1245-1320), a renowned scholar and calligrapher during the Goryeo Dynasty, renowned for his mastery of the Korean writing system and his contributions to the preservation of Korean literature.
Another prominent figure was Daikwon Yi (1567-1629), a respected military leader and strategist who played a pivotal role in defending Korea against Japanese invasions during the Imjin War in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
In more recent times, Daikwon Choi (1918-1992) was a celebrated Korean painter and sculptor, known for his innovative techniques and his efforts in promoting contemporary Korean art on the international stage.
Daikwon Park (1932-2008) was a prominent Korean businessman and philanthropist, who founded one of the largest conglomerates in South Korea and was recognized for his contributions to the country's economic development and charitable endeavors.
Lastly, Daikwon Lee (1961-present) is a renowned Korean film director and screenwriter, whose works have received critical acclaim and numerous awards at international film festivals, cementing his place as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Korean cinema.
People
Daikwon + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daikwon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daikwon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daikwon 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 Daikwon a common name?
We classify Daikwon 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 Daikwon most popular?
The single biggest year for Daikwon was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daikwon is about 28 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 Daikwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daikwon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daikwon 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 Daikwon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daikwon 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 Daikwon 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 Daikwon as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Daikwon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.