Dakavion
A unique coined name, possibly derived from elements meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Dakavion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dakavion today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dakavion births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dakavion. 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 Dakavion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,392
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Dakavion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dakavion 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 Dakavion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dakavion
The given name Dakavion is a relatively modern invention with no clear historical or linguistic origins. It appears to be a unique and creative combination of sounds, potentially inspired by existing names or words, but without any documented roots in a specific language or culture.
While the name Dakavion does not have a traceable etymology or historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been given to a small number of individuals in recent times. However, due to its rarity and lack of widespread usage, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals associated with this name.
Searching through available records and databases, a handful of individuals with the first name Dakavion can be found, but they do not seem to have gained significant public recognition or left a lasting historical impact. The earliest recorded instances of this name appear to be from the late 20th or early 21st century, potentially indicating its modern coinage.
It is worth noting that due to the lack of an established historical or cultural background, the name Dakavion does not carry any inherent meaning or symbolism beyond its unique sound and spelling. Its origins remain obscure, and its rarity makes it challenging to find substantial information or documented examples from earlier periods.
Without a clear linguistic or cultural context, the name Dakavion stands as a creative and contemporary choice, potentially designed to be distinctive and memorable. However, its lack of historical legacy or widespread usage makes it difficult to provide a comprehensive account of its origins, evolution, or any notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
People
Dakavion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dakavion 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
Dakavion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dakavion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dakavion 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Dakavion a common name?
We classify Dakavion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dakavion most popular?
The single biggest year for Dakavion was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dakavion is about 3 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 Dakavion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dakavion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dakavion 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 Dakavion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dakavion 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 Dakavion 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 Americans are named Dakavion?
Find out how many people have the name Dakavion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.