Datwon
A masculine name of modern American origin with an uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Datwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Datwon today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Datwon births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Datwon. 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 Datwon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1997 SSA rank
#9,590
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Datwon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Datwon 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 Datwon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Datwon
The name Datwon is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century. Its origins are obscure, but it appears to be a combination of the English word "dat" and a variation on the common suffix "-won," which is found in names like Davon, Javon, and Savon.
One theory suggests that Datwon may have its roots in African American culture, possibly emerging as a unique and creative name choice during the 1960s or 1970s. However, there is no definitive evidence linking it to a specific language or cultural tradition.
Due to its recent origins, there are no known historical references to the name Datwon in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a relatively modern coinage, and its earliest recorded examples are likely found in birth records and other official documents from the late 20th century.
While the name Datwon is not as common as some other modern names, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this moniker. One example is Datwon Thomas, a former American football defensive back who played for the University of Southern California in the early 2000s.
Another individual with the name Datwon is Datwon Smith, a former basketball player who competed for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
In the realm of music, Datwon is the stage name of American rapper and songwriter Datwon Thomas, who has released several albums and mixtapes since the early 2010s.
While the name Datwon is relatively uncommon, it has been used by a handful of individuals across various fields, from sports to music. Its unique sound and modern origins make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a fresh and creative name for their child.
People
Datwon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Datwon 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
Datwon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Datwon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Datwon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Datwon a common name?
We classify Datwon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Datwon most popular?
The single biggest year for Datwon was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Datwon is about 29 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 Datwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Datwon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Datwon 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 Datwon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Datwon 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 Datwon 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 people are called Datwon?
You can see how many Americans are named Datwon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.