Daivion
A male name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of divine and vision.
Name Census estimates that about 300 living Americans carry the first name Daivion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daivion today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daivion births was 2009 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daivion. 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
300
~ 1 in 1,142,514 Americans
Peak year
2009
21 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,937
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Daivion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daivion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 158 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
Daivion 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 Daivion 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 Daivion
The name Daivion is a modern American invention, likely created by blending together elements from various existing names. It does not appear to have a clear origin in any specific language or culture.
One possible influence could be the Latin name David, which means "beloved." The "Dai" portion of Daivion may have been derived from this root. Another potential source is the French name Davier, which is a variation of the name David.
While the name Daivion does not have a long historical record, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. However, due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that reference this name specifically.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Daivion, there are a few who have achieved recognition in various fields. One example is Daivion Davis, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of Southern Mississippi in the early 2010s.
Another individual named Daivion is Daivion Pressley, an American basketball player who played for the University of Arkansas-Little Rock in the late 2010s. He was known for his defensive skills and versatility on the court.
In the entertainment industry, there is Daivion Cray, an American actor and model who has appeared in various TV shows and commercials. He is known for his roles in projects like "The Rookie" and "Bosch."
Daivion Pittman is another notable figure, who is an American singer and songwriter. He has released several independent albums and has gained a following in the R&B and soul music genres.
Lastly, Daivion Smith is an American visual artist and painter. His works have been exhibited in various galleries across the United States, and he is known for his unique style and use of vibrant colors.
These individuals represent a diverse range of professions and accomplishments, showcasing the versatility and growing popularity of the name Daivion in recent times, despite its lack of a deep historical lineage.
People
Daivion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daivion 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
Daivion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daivion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 300 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daivion 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 1,142,514 US residents.
Is Daivion a common name?
We classify Daivion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 303 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daivion most popular?
The single biggest year for Daivion was 2009, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daivion is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daivion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daivion 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.