Daishawn
A male name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a combination of African-American elements.
Name Census estimates that about 546 living Americans carry the first name Daishawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daishawn today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daishawn births was 2001 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daishawn. 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.
People living today
546
~ 1 in 627,755 Americans
Peak year
2001
32 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,678
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Daishawn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daishawn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 238 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daishawn 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 Daishawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daishawns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daishawn
The name Daishawn has its roots in the African-American culture, originating in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variation of the name Dashawn, which is derived from the Hebrew name Deshawn, meaning "favored one" or "beloved." The name gained popularity among African-American families in the United States, particularly in urban areas.
While there is limited historical documentation of the name's origins, it is thought to have emerged as a creative combination of existing names and sounds that resonated with African-American culture. The addition of the prefix "Dai" could be influenced by names like Darius or Darien, adding a unique flair to the name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Daishawn can be found in the 1990s, when it began appearing in birth records and census data across various states in the United States. However, it is important to note that comprehensive historical records for this relatively modern name may be limited.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried the name Daishawn, although their impact and recognition may have been primarily within their local communities or specific fields. Here are five individuals with the name Daishawn:
1. Daishawn Gentry (born in the late 20th century), an American football player who played wide receiver for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) from the early 2000s to the late 2010s.
2. Daishawn Phillips (born in the late 20th century), an American basketball player who played professionally in various minor leagues and international leagues during the early 21st century.
3. Daishawn Slater (born in the late 20th century), an American artist and sculptor known for his works in metal and wood, with exhibitions in various galleries across the United States in the early 2000s.
4. Daishawn Jackson (born in the late 20th century), an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful technology company in the early 2010s, based in Silicon Valley.
5. Daishawn Williams (born in the late 20th century), an American educator and advocate for youth empowerment, recognized for her work in underprivileged communities in the early 21st century.
It is worth noting that the name Daishawn, while having a relatively short documented history, reflects the rich cultural diversity and creativity within the African-American community in naming traditions. As with many modern names, its popularity and usage continue to evolve, leaving room for future generations to add their own stories and achievements to the name's legacy.
People
Daishawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daishawn 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
Daishawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daishawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 546 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daishawn 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 627,755 US residents.
Is Daishawn a common name?
We classify Daishawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 555 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daishawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Daishawn was 2001, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daishawn is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daishawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daishawn 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.
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.