Daisean first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Daisean has been for the last 28 years (from 1991 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Daisean

A name of uncertain origin, perhaps derived from a blend of "David" and "Sean".

Popularity of Daisean by gender

Based on the last 28 years of data, Daisean is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Daisean.

Year Male Count Female Count
2018 5 0
2013 6 0
2010 7 0
2009 6 0
2008 5 0
2007 15 0
2006 12 0
2005 7 0
2004 11 0
2003 11 0
2002 9 0
2001 12 0
2000 10 0
1999 8 0
1998 10 0
1997 11 0
1995 6 0
1993 8 0
1992 5 0
1991 5 0

The history of the first name Daisean

The given name Daisean is a relatively modern name with no definitive origins or historical references. It appears to be a combination of the names Daisey and Sean, both of which have their own distinct etymological roots.

Daisey is a variant spelling of the English name Daisy, which is derived from the Old English word "dægesēge" meaning "day's eye." This name is a reference to the daisy flower, which opens its petals during the day and closes them at night. The earliest recorded use of the name Daisy dates back to the 16th century.

Sean, on the other hand, is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name "Seán," which is a version of the Hebrew name "Yohanan" or "John." The name John means "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious." Sean has been a popular name in Ireland for centuries and has been used as a given name since at least the 12th century.

While there are no historical figures specifically named Daisean, there have been notable individuals who bore the names Daisey and Sean throughout history:

  1. Daisey Bates (1859-1951), an Australian anthropologist and writer known for her work with Aboriginal Australians.
  2. Sean O'Casey (1880-1964), an Irish dramatist and memoirist, best known for his plays set in the working-class neighborhoods of Dublin.
  3. Sean Connery (1930-2020), a Scottish actor who rose to international fame for portraying James Bond in several films.
  4. Daisey Ridley (born 1992), an English actress best known for her role as Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
  5. Sean Penn (born 1960), an American actor, filmmaker, and political activist who has won two Academy Awards.

While the name Daisean may be a modern invention, it carries elements of both English and Irish heritage, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that shape contemporary naming practices.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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