Dajohn
Variant spelling of an African American masculine name of unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 319 living Americans carry the first name Dajohn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dajohn today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dajohn births was 2003 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dajohn. 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
319
~ 1 in 1,074,465 Americans
Peak year
2003
20 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2021 SSA rank
#8,996
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Dajohn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dajohn 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 133 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
Dajohn 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 Dajohn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dajohns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dajohn
The name Dajohn has its origins rooted in the ancient Germanic and Anglo-Saxon cultures, dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "dæg" meaning "day" and "john," a variant of the name "John" which itself means "God is gracious."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dajohn can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population during the Norman conquest of England.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Dajohn of Malmesbury gained recognition for his work as a chronicler and historian. His most notable work, "Gesta Regum Anglorum" (Deeds of the English Kings), provided a detailed account of English history from the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain to the reign of King Henry I.
During the 14th century, a prominent figure named Dajohn Wycliffe, also known as John Wycliffe (c. 1328 – 1384), played a significant role in the translation of the Bible into English. His efforts laid the groundwork for the Protestant Reformation and earned him the title of "The Morning Star of the Reformation."
In the 16th century, Dajohn Shakespeare (c. 1569 – 1616) emerged as one of the most renowned playwrights and poets in English literature. His works, including timeless plays such as "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Romeo and Juliet," have had an enduring impact on the English language and continue to be celebrated worldwide.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the name Dajohn was Dajohn Bunyan (1628 – 1688), an English writer and Puritan preacher. His allegorical novel, "The Pilgrim's Progress," is considered one of the most significant works of religious English literature and has been widely translated and adapted over the centuries.
These are just a few examples of the historical significance and usage of the name Dajohn, which has its roots deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic and Anglo-Saxon peoples.
People
Dajohn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dajohn 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
Dajohn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dajohn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 319 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dajohn 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 1,074,465 US residents.
Is Dajohn a common name?
We classify Dajohn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dajohn most popular?
The single biggest year for Dajohn was 2003, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dajohn is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dajohn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dajohn 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.